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No, you are not recommended to take LALITHIUM 300MG TABLET with fluoxetine or other antidepressants such as paroxetine and sertraline as co-administration of these medicines may increase the risk of a rare and serious condition known as serotonin syndrome. If you experience blurred vision, increased heart rate, hallucination, fits, confusion, muscle stiffness or spasm, vomiting, nausea, diarrhoea, excessive sweating, stomach cramps, fever, shaking or shivering, please consult a doctor immediately. However, before using LALITHIUM 300MG TABLET with any other medicines, you are advised to contact your doctor.
LALITHIUM 300MG TABLET 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 LALITHIUM 300MG TABLET. Also, thyroid levels are checked generally before starting treatment with LALITHIUM 300MG TABLET so that if the levels are too low, LALITHIUM 300MG TABLET is not advised.
Yes, LALITHIUM 300MG TABLET may cause weight gain but it is not necessary for everyone taking LALITHIUM 300MG TABLET to experience this side effect. However, in order to avoid gaining weight while taking LALITHIUM 300MG TABLET, 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.
Yes, LALITHIUM 300MG TABLET 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 decrease in urination, it indicates that you are dehydrated and may affect lithium levels in blood. Therefore, you are recommended to drink plenty of fluids while taking LALITHIUM 300MG TABLET to avoid dehydration.
No, you are not recommended to stop taking LALITHIUM 300MG TABLET without consulting your doctor as it may worsen the condition or cause recurring symptoms. Therefore, take LALITHIUM 300MG TABLET for as long as your doctor has prescribed it and if you experience any difficulty while taking LALITHIUM 300MG TABLET, please consult your doctor so that the dose may be gradually reduced.
Alcohol
Unsafe
You are recommended to avoid consumption of alcohol with LALITHIUM 300MG TABLET as it may increase the risk of side effects such as drowsiness, dizziness or difficulty in concentrating.
Pregnancy
Unsafe
LALITHIUM 300MG TABLET is a Category D pregnancy drug and is not recommended for use during pregnancy as it may cause harm to the unborn baby.
Breast Feeding
Unsafe
Avoid breastfeeding while taking LALITHIUM 300MG TABLET as it may be excreted in breast milk and cause adverse effects in the baby.
Driving
Unsafe
LALITHIUM 300MG TABLET may cause dizziness, drowsiness or other severe adverse effects. Therefore, avoid driving if you feel drowsy or dizzy after taking LALITHIUM 300MG TABLET.
Liver
Safe if prescribed
LALITHIUM 300MG TABLET is safe to use in patients with Liver diseases/conditions if prescribed by a doctor.
Kidney
Caution
Take LALITHIUM 300MG TABLET with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required. LALITHIUM 300MG TABLET is not recommended for patients with severe kidney problems.
Children
Caution
LALITHIUM 300MG TABLET is generally not recommended for children below 12 years. However, LALITHIUM 300MG TABLET may be used in children above 7 years for treating bipolar I disorder only if prescribed by a doctor.
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About LALITHIUM 300MG TABLET
LALITHIUM 300MG TABLET belongs to a psychological class of drugs called 'Anti-manic agents' or 'Mood stabilizers' primarily used to prevent and treat mood disorders like mania and bipolar disorder. Mania is a mental condition that causes intense excitement, high energy, and delusions (misbeliefs). Bipolar disorder is a mental condition associated with extreme mood swings ranging from the hyper stage of mania to low mood depression.
LALITHIUM 300MG TABLET contains Lithium 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 helps in stabilizing a person’s mood.
Take LALITHIUM 300MG TABLET as prescribed. Your doctor will advise how often you take LALITHIUM 300MG TABLET based on your medical condition. Some people may experience loss of appetite, dizziness, dry mouth, taste change, diarrhoea, blurred vision, slurred speech, shaky movements, increased thirst, and urination. Most of these side effects of LALITHIUM 300MG TABLET do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
If you are known to be allergic to LALITHIUM 300MG TABLET or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to consult a doctor before using LALITHIUM 300MG TABLET. Regular blood tests are recommended while taking LALITHIUM 300MG TABLET to monitor the levels of lithium in blood. If you have fits, kidney or heart problems, thyroid, persistent headache, vision problems, and if you are planning or had weight loss surgery, please inform your doctor before taking LALITHIUM 300MG TABLET.
Uses of LALITHIUM 300MG TABLET
Medicinal Benefits
LALITHIUM 300MG TABLET is a mood stabilizer that is used to prevent and treat mood disorders such as mania and bipolar disorder. LALITHIUM 300MG TABLET contains Lithium 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 helps in stabilizing a person’s mood. Thus, LALITHIUM 300MG TABLET 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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Side Effects of LALITHIUM 300MG TABLET
Drug Warnings
Regular blood tests are recommended while taking LALITHIUM 300MG TABLET to check lithium levels in blood. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking LALITHIUM 300MG TABLET. If you have hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid gland), please inform your doctor before taking LALITHIUM 300MG TABLET as it may cause low thyroid levels. If you notice decreased amount of urine, dark, reddish urine, muscle pain or weakness, inform your doctor immediately as it may be due to a serious condition called rhabdomyolysis (muscle tissue breakdown) which may lead to kidney problems.
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