How do members experience Lithium Carbonate?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Bipolar disorder 8,501 555
Bipolar II disorder 2,232 242
Bipolar I disorder 1,944 233
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis 306 125
Cluster headaches 127 23

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 273
Moderate 305
Mild 286
None 245

Member evaluations

Papadun

evaluated on Aug 06, 2008

  • Perceived effectiveness for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: Can't tell
  • Side effects: None

sunshine1

evaluated on Sep 30, 2008

  • Perceived effectiveness for bipolar disorder: Moderate
  • Side effects: Mild

humberto-from-brazil

evaluated on Sep 26, 2008

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