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 2,230 240
Bipolar I disorder 1,941 234
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis 306 125
Cluster headaches 127 23

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Tremor in hands 129
Weight gain 107
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 306
Mild 284
None 243

Member evaluations

linb

evaluated on Aug 22, 2008

  • Perceived effectiveness for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: Can't tell
  • Side effects: Severe

Tullnut

evaluated on Aug 20, 2008

  • Perceived effectiveness for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: Slight
  • Side effects: Mild

Bryan Scott

evaluated on Jul 10, 2008

  • Perceived effectiveness for Treat my mood condition(s): Can't tell
  • Side effects: Moderate