Patients diagnosed with manic depression may be treated with Lithobid. Lithobid is the name brand for Lithium Carbonate Extended Release. It is available generically from online Canadian pharmacies.
Serious side effects of using Lithobid (Lithium Carbonate Extended Release) that require immediate emergency medical assistance include an allergic reaction; hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Also, patients should call their doctor at once if they experience signs of lithium toxicity. These include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, drowsiness, muscle weakness, tremor, and lack of coordination, blurred vision, or ringing in their ears.
If you experience any of these serious side effects, stop taking Lithobid (Lithium Carbonate Extended Release) at once and call your doctor: extreme thirst, urinating more or less than usual; weakness, fever, feeling restless or confused, eye pain and vision problems; restless muscle movements in your eyes, tongue, jaw, or neck; pain, cold feeling, or discoloration in your fingers or toes; feeling light-headed, fainting, slow heart rate; hallucinations, seizure (blackout or convulsions); fever with muscle stiffness, sweating, fast or uneven heartbeats; or early signs of lithium toxicity, such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, drowsiness, muscle weakness, tremor, lack of coordination, blurred vision, or ringing in your ears.
Side effects that are less serious include a mild tremor of the hands; weakness, lack of coordination; mild nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, stomach pain or upset; thinning or drying of the hair; or itching skin. If you experience any of these side effects, be sure to discuss them at your next appointment with the prescribing doctor.
Patients with manic depression may experience hyperactivity, rushed speech, poor judgment, and a reduced need for sleep, aggression, or anger. Lithobid (Lithium Carbonate Extended Release) helps to prevent or reduce the intensity of manic episodes and should not be stopped abruptly. For further information about this medication, visit Canada online drugs store.
Lithobid (Lithium Carbonate Extended Release) should not be used by women who are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or who are nursing. If your doctor prescribes Lithobid (Lithium Carbonate Extended Release), it is important to use an effective form of birth control and to let your doctor know as soon as possible if you become pregnant during treatment with Lithobid (Lithium Carbonate Extended Release).
Since Lithobid (Lithium Carbonate Extended Release) is an extended release tablet, it is important to swallow it whole. It should not be cut or crushed as this will affect the way the drug was designed to work. You can buy discount Lithobid (Lithium Carbonate Extended Release) online through Canada pharmacy. When it arrives from your online Canadian pharmacy, make sure you store it in a safe place away from children and animals.
While taking Lithobid it is important to stay hydrated. Fluctuating sodium levels can have an adverse effect in patients who take Lithobid so it is important to maintain hydration and salt intake at consistent levels.