Lithium Uses
Lithium is used for Mania, Bipolar Disorder
How Lithium Works
Lithium probably alters chemical transmitters in the CNS, possibly by interfering with ionic pump mechanisms in brain cells, and may compete with or replace sodium ions.
Common side effects of Lithium
Fatigue, Lethargy, Coma, Dizziness, Drowsiness, Vomiting, Anorexia, Diarrhea, Thirst, Nausea, Headache, Confusion, Restlessness, Impaired Speech, Ataxia, Dry Mouth, Abdominal Pain
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