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(LIH thee um)
Eskalith, Eskalith-CR, Lithobid, Lithonate, Lithotabs
What is the most important information I should know about lithium?
• Call your doctor if you experience nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, slurredspeech, extreme drowsiness, or weakness crv3 lithium batteries. These symptoms may be early signs oflithium toxicity crv3 lithium batteries.
• Do not crush, chew, or break any extended-release forms of lithium (e.g.,Lithobid, Eskalith CR) crv3 lithium batteries. They are specially formulated to release slowly in thebody crv3 lithium batteries.
• Lithium may cause dizziness or drowsiness crv3 lithium batteries. Use caution when driving orperforming other hazardous activities until you know how this medication affectsyou crv3 lithium batteries. If you experience dizziness or drowsiness, avoid these activities crv3 lithium batteries.
What is lithium?
• Lithium is a naturally occurring substance crv3 lithium batteries. As a medication, lithiumreduces chemicals in the body that cause excitation or mania crv3 lithium batteries.
• Lithium is used to treat manic episodes of manic-depressive illness crv3 lithium batteries. Lithium helps to prevent and control symptoms of mania such as hyperactivity,rushed speech, poor judgment, reduced need for sleep, aggression, and anger crv3 lithium batteries.
• Lithium may also be used for purposes other than those listed in thismedication guide crv3 lithium batteries.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking lithium?
• Before taking lithium, tell your doctor if you
· have kidney disease;
· have heart disease; or
· have thyroid problems crv3 lithium batteries.
• You may not be able to take lithium, or you may require a dosage adjustmentor special monitoring if you have any of the conditions listed above crv3 lithium batteries.
• Lithium is in the FDA pregnancy category D crv3 lithium batteries. This means that lithium isknown to be harmful to an unborn baby crv3 lithium batteries. Do not take lithium without first talkingto your doctor if you are pregnant or are planning a pregnancy crv3 lithium batteries.
• Lithium passes into breast milk and may affect a nursing infant crv3 lithium batteries. Do nottake lithium without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feedinga baby crv3 lithium batteries.
• Lithium may have greater effects in people over 65 years of age crv3 lithium batteries. Yourdoctor may prescribe a lower dose or recommend special monitoring if you areover 65 years of age crv3 lithium batteries.
How should I take lithium?
• Take lithium exactly as directed by your doctor crv3 lithium batteries. If you do not understandthese directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you crv3 lithium batteries.
• Take each dose with a full glass of water crv3 lithium batteries.
• Do not crush, chew, or break any extended-release or controlled-releaseforms of lithium (e.g., Lithobid, Eskalith CR) crv3 lithium batteries. They are specially formulatedto release slowly in the body crv3 lithium batteries.
• Measure the liquid form of lithium with a dose-measuring spoon or cup,not with a regular table spoon crv3 lithium batteries. If you do not have a dose-measuring device,ask your pharmacist where you can get one crv3 lithium batteries.
• Maintain adequate fluid intake by drinking 8 to 12 glasses of water orother fluid every day while taking lithium crv3 lithium batteries. Vigorous exercise, prolonged exposureto heat or sun, excessive sweating, diarrhea, or vomiting may cause dehydrationand side effects from lithium crv3 lithium batteries. Call your doctor if you lose a significant amountof body fluid as a result of sweating, diarrhea, or vomiting crv3 lithium batteries.
• Your doctor may want you to have regularly scheduled blood tests duringtreatment with lithium to monitor the amount of medication in your body crv3 lithium batteries.
• Do not stop taking lithium without first talking to your doctor, evenif you begin to feel better crv3 lithium batteries. Treatment with lithium may be necessary even ifyou are feeling well crv3 lithium batteries.
• Store lithium at room temperature away from moisture and heat crv3 lithium batteries.
What happens if I miss a dose?
• Take the missed dose as soon as you remember crv3 lithium batteries. However, if it is almosttime for your next dose, skip the missed dose and only take your next regularlyscheduled dose crv3 lithium batteries. Do not take a double dose crv3 lithium batteries.
What happens if I overdose?
• Seek emergency medical attention crv3 lithium batteries.
• Symptoms of a lithium overdose include diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, drowsiness,weakness, decreased coordination, giddiness, blurred vision, ringing in theears, and seizures crv3 lithium batteries.
What should I avoid while taking lithium?
• Lithium may cause dizziness or drowsiness crv3 lithium batteries. Use caution when driving orperforming other hazardous activities until you know how this medication affectsyou crv3 lithium batteries. If you experience dizziness or drowsiness, avoid these activities crv3 lithium batteries.
• Maintain adequate fluid intake by drinking 8 to 12 glasses of water orother fluid every day while taking lithium crv3 lithium batteries. Vigorous exercise, prolonged exposureto heat or sun, excessive sweating, fever, diarrhea, or vomiting may cause dehydrationand side effects from lithium crv3 lithium batteries. Call your doctor if you lose a significant amountof body fluid as a result of sweating, diarrhea, or vomiting crv3 lithium batteries.
• Do not change the amount of salt that you consume in your diet crv3 lithium batteries. Consumingmore or less salt could change the amount of lithium in your blood crv3 lithium batteries.
What are the possible side effects of lithium?
• If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop takinglithium and seek emergency medical attention or contact your doctor immediately:
· an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat;swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives);
· blurred vision or eye pain;
· nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea;
· slurred speech;
· extreme drowsiness, weakness, or confusion;
· involuntary movements; or
· ringing in your ears crv3 lithium batteries.
• Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur crv3 lithium batteries. Continueto take lithium and talk to your doctor if you experience
· fine hand tremor;
· mild increase in thirst or urination;
· a rash;
· headache or mild dizziness; or
· swollen feet or hands crv3 lithium batteries.
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur crv3 lithium batteries. Talk to yourdoctor about any side effects that you experience crv3 lithium batteries.
What other drugs will affect lithium?
• Before taking lithium, tell your doctor if you are taking any other medications,especially any of the following:
· haloperidol (Haldol);
· a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) such as ibuprofen (Motrin,Advil, Nuprin, others), ketoprofen (Orudis, Oruvail, Orudis KT), naproxen (Aleve,Anaprox, Naprosyn, others), indomethacin (Indocin), oxaprozin (Daypro), piroxicam(Feldene), nabumetone (Relafen), and others;
· a diuretic (water pill) such as hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ, HydroDiuril,others), furosemide (Lasix), triamterene (Dyazide, Dyrenium, Maxzide), chlorothiazide(Diuril), metolazone (Mykrox, Zaroxolyn), indapamide (Lozol), bumetanide (Bumex),spironolactone (Aldactone), and amiloride (Midamor);
· an angiotensin-converting-enzyme inhibitor (ACE inhibitor) such asbenazepril (Lotensin), lisinopril (Zestril, Prinivil), fosinopril (Monopril),captopril (Capoten), enalapril (Vasotec), moexipril (Univasc), quinapril (Accupril),and ramipril (Altace);
· the calcium channel blockers diltiazem (Cardizem, Dilacor XR) or verapamil(Calan, Isoptin, Verelan);
· a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) such as fluoxetine(Prozac, Sarafem), fluvoxamine (Luvox), sertraline (Zoloft), paroxetine (Paxil),or citalopram (Celexa);
· carbamazepine (Tegretol);
· metronidazole (Flagyl);
· theophylline (Theo-Dur, Theo-Bid, Theolair, Elixophyllin, Slo-Phyllin,others); or
· acetazolamide (Diamox) crv3 lithium batteries.
• You may require special monitoring or a dosage adjustment if you aretaking any of the medicines listed above crv3 lithium batteries.
• Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with lithium crv3 lithium batteries. Tellyour doctor and pharmacist about all other medicines that you take, includingover-the-counter preparations crv3 lithium batteries. Do not take any medications without the approvalof your doctor crv3 lithium batteries.
Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist has more information about lithium written for healthprofessionals that you may read crv3 lithium batteries.
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