Lithium (Eskalith^®, Eskalith CR^®, Lithobid^®) is a prescription medication that is licensed to treat bipolar disorder. The medication is thought to work by affecting certain chemicals in the brain called neurotransmitters. Some of the side effects include diarrhea, drowsiness, and nausea. Lithium is not suitable for everyone. Conditions you should let your healthcare provider know about before taking the drug include kidney or heart disease, dehydration, low sodium levels, or any allergies.

(Click Lithium for more detail on how the drug works to control the symptoms of bipolar disorder, other existing medical conditions you should tell your healthcare provider about, and tips on when and how to take it.)

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