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Lithowel 450mg Tablet CR Substitute

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Uses:

Bipolar disorder, Mania

Medicinal Benefits:

Lithowel 450mg Tablet CR is a mood stabilizer that is used to prevent and treat mood disorders such as mania and bipolar disorder. Lithowel 450mg Tablet CR contains Lithium carbonate that helps to treat mental disorders by increasing the activity of chemical messengers in the brain; thereby, suppressing the excessive and abnormal activity of nerve cells in the brain and helping in stabilizing a person’s mood. Thus, Lithowel 450mg Tablet CR relaxes nerves and calms the mood, which helps in having a better social life and enables to do daily activities comfortably.

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Lithowel 450mg Tablet CR helps to treat mental disorders by increasing the activity of chemical messengers in the brain; thereby, suppressing the excessive and abnormal activity of nerve cells in the brain and helping in stabilizing a person’s mood.

Lithowel 450mg Tablet CR is not recommended for hypothyroid (underactive thyroid gland) patients as it may increase the risk of low levels of thyroid hormone. Therefore, if you have hypothyroidism, please inform your doctor before taking Lithowel 450mg Tablet CR.

Lithowel 450mg Tablet CR may cause weight gain but it is not necessary for everyone taking Lithowel 450mg Tablet CR to experience this side effect. However, in order to avoid gaining weight while taking Lithowel 450mg Tablet CR, you are advised to do regular exercise and avoid high-calorie drinks. Instead take non-alcoholic drinks, herbal tea and lemon water.

It is advised to inform your doctor if you are planning or had weight loss surgery as the dose may be adjusted accordingly based on lithium levels in blood.

Lithowel 450mg Tablet CR may cause dehydration especially if you have low sodium levels in the body or consume too much alcohol. However, if you notice dark, strong-smelling urine or a decrease in urination, it indicates that you are dehydrated, and this may affect lithium levels in the blood. Therefore, you are recommended to drink plenty of fluids while taking Lithowel 450mg Tablet CR to avoid dehydration.

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