Lithuim Carbonate

Were you looking for information about Lithium? Lithuim carbonate is a common misspelling and variation of lithium.
 
By affecting certain chemicals in the brain called neurotransmitters, lithium (Eskalith®, Eskalith CR®, Lithobid®) can help to control the symptoms of bipolar disorder. Most people tolerate the drug well, and even when side effects occur, they are usually minor and easily treated by you or your healthcare provider. Common side effects include drowsiness, nausea, and diarrhea. Lithium is typically taken two to four times a day and is available as a tablet, extended-release tablet, capsule, and as syrup.
 
(Click Lithium for more information on how the drug works, a more complete list of side effects to look out for, and important things to tell your healthcare provider before starting treatment.)
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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