Pronunciation: LITH ee um
Brand: Lithobid
450 mg, round, white, imprinted with 54 346
300 mg, round, beige, imprinted with 54 107
150 mg, capsule, white, imprinted with 54 213
300 mg, capsule, flesh, imprinted with 54 463
600 mg, capsule, pink/white, imprinted with 54 702
300 mg, round, white, imprinted with 54 452
150 mg, capsule, white, imprinted with 54 213
300 mg, capsule, flesh, imprinted with 54 463
300 mg, round, white, imprinted with 54 452
600 mg, capsule, pink/white, imprinted with 54 702
450 mg, round, yellow, imprinted with WW 277
300 mg, round, white, imprinted with WW 300
300 mg, round, peach, imprinted with M, LC 300
150 mg, capsule, white, imprinted with H, 97
300 mg, capsule, pink, imprinted with H, 98
300 mg, round, white, imprinted with 430
300 mg, round, pink, imprinted with 223
450 mg, round, white, imprinted with 224, G
450 mg, round, yellow, imprinted with SKF J10
150 mg, capsule, buff, imprinted with A, 101
300 mg, capsule, pink, imprinted with A, 102
300 mg, round, white, imprinted with 345, b
300 mg, round, brown, imprinted with 54 107
600 mg, capsule, pink/buff, imprinted with A, 103
450 mg, round, white/yellow, imprinted with 224, G
300 mg, round, pink, imprinted with SOLVAY 4492
300 mg, pink, imprinted with SOLVAY, 7512
Lithium toxicity (too much lithium in your body) can cause death. Lithium toxicity can occur if you take only slightly more than a recommended dose.
Stop using lithium and call your doctor right away if you have symptoms of lithium toxicity: muscle weakness, twitching, drowsiness, feeling light-headed, mood changes, blurred vision, ringing in your ears, irregular heartbeats, confusion, slurred speech, clumsiness, trouble breathing, or seizures.
Lithium is a mood stabilizer that is used to treat or control the manic episodes of bipolar disorder (manic depression). Manic symptoms include hyperactivity, rushed speech, poor judgment, reduced need for sleep, aggression, and anger. Lithium also helps to prevent or lessen the intensity of manic episodes.
Lithium is for use in adults and children at least 7 years old.
Lithium may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
You should not use lithium if you are allergic to it.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
Some medicines can interact with lithium and cause a serious condition called serotonin syndrome. Be sure your doctor knows if you also take stimulant medicine, opioid medicine, herbal products, or medicine for depression, mental illness, Parkinson's disease, migraine headaches, serious infections, or prevention of nausea and vomiting. Ask your doctor before making any changes in how or when you take your medications.
It is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
You should not breast-feed while using this medicine.
Lithium is not approved for use by anyone younger than 7 years old.
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Never use lithium in larger amounts, or for longer than prescribed. Lithium overdose can occur if you take only slightly more than a recommended dose.
Swallow the tablet whole and do not crush, chew, or break it.
Measure liquid medicine carefully. Use the dosing syringe provided, or use a medicine dose-measuring device (not a kitchen spoon).
Call your doctor if you are sick with a fever and vomiting or diarrhea, or if you are sweating more than usual. You can easily become dehydrated while taking lithium, which may affect your dose needs. Do not change your dose or medication schedule without your doctor's advice.
Drink extra fluids each day to prevent dehydration.
It may take up to 3 weeks before your symptoms improve. Keep using the medication as directed and tell your doctor if your symptoms do not begin to improve after 1 week of treatment.
You may need frequent blood tests.
If you need surgery, tell the surgeon ahead of time that you are using lithium.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Keep the bottle tightly closed when not in use.
Avoid driving or hazardous activity until you know how this medicine will affect you. Your reactions could be impaired.
Avoid becoming overheated or dehydrated during exercise, in hot weather, or by not drinking enough fluids. Follow your doctor's instructions about the type and amount of liquids you should drink. In some cases, drinking too much liquid can be as unsafe as not drinking enough.
Do not change the amount of salt you consume in your diet. Changing your salt intake could change the amount of lithium in your blood.
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Too much lithium in your body can cause death. Lithium toxicity can occur if you take only slightly more than a recommended dose.
Stop using lithium and call your doctor right away if you have symptoms of lithium toxicity: muscle weakness, twitching, drowsiness, feeling light-headed, mood changes, blurred vision, ringing in your ears, irregular heartbeats, confusion, slurred speech, clumsiness, trouble breathing, or seizures.
Call your doctor at once if you have:
Seek medical attention right away if you have symptoms of serotonin syndrome, such as: agitation, hallucinations, fever, sweating, shivering, fast heart rate, muscle stiffness, twitching, loss of coordination, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea.
Common side effects may include:
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Tell your doctor about all your current medicines. Many drugs can affect lithium, especially:
This list is not complete and many other drugs may affect lithium. This includes prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible drug interactions are listed here.
Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
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