Lithium (Systemic)
Brand Names : Cibalith-S, Eskalith, Eskalith CR, Lithane, Lithobid, Lithonate, Lithotabs, Carbolith, Duralith, Lithizine
Precautions While Using This MedicineYour doctor should check your progress at regular visits
to make sure that the medicine is working properly and that possible side
effects are avoided. Laboratory tests may be necessary.
Lithium may not work properly if you drink large amounts of caffeine-containing
coffee, tea, or colas.
This medicine may cause some people to become dizzy, drowsy, or less alert
than they are normally. Make sure you know how you react
to this medicine before you drive, use machines, or do anything else that
could be dangerous if you are dizzy or are not alert
.
Use extra care in hot weather and during activities
that cause you to sweat heavily, such as hot baths, saunas, or exercising
. The loss of too much water and salt from your body could lead to
serious side effects from this medicine.
If you have an infection or illness that causes heavy
sweating, vomiting, or diarrhea
, check with your doctor. The loss of
too much water and salt from your body could lead to serious side effects
from lithium.
Do not go on a diet to lose weight and do not make
a major change in your diet without first checking with your doctor
.
Improper dieting could cause the loss of too much water and salt from your
body and could lead to serious side effects from this medicine.
For patients taking the slow-release capsules or the
extended-release tablets
:
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Do not use this medicine interchangeably with other lithium products.
It is important that you and your family know the early
symptoms of lithium overdose or toxicity and when to call the doctor
.
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