How do members experience Lithium Carbonate?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Bipolar disorder 8,501 554
Bipolar II disorder 2,232 241
Bipolar I disorder 1,941 233
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis 306 125
Cluster headaches 127 23
  • Major
  • Moderate
  • Slight
  • None
  • Can't tell

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Tremor in hands 129
Weight gain 106
Nausea 62
Thirst 49
Diarrhea 46
Excessive thirst (polydipsia) 44

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 274
Moderate 305
Mild 285
None 244

Member evaluations

RickC

evaluated on Oct 02, 2008

  • Perceived effectiveness for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: None
  • Side effects: None

ashfieb

evaluated on Apr 16, 2008

  • Perceived effectiveness for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: None
  • Side effects: None

Nanner

evaluated on Jul 12, 2008

  • Perceived effectiveness for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: None
  • Side effects: Moderate