Lithium and depression Patient Reports February 11, 2012

Lithium Side Effects Report #5976327-9
Lithium side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Nov 24, 2008. Female patient, 56 years of age, was diagnosed with mania, computerised tomogram and was treated with Lithium. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: bedridden, bulbar palsy, cachexia, depression , hyperthyroidism, hypoaesthesia, immobile, mania, psychomotor retardation. Lithium dosage: 1125MG. During the same period patient was treated with LORAZEPAM, CARBAMAZEPINE, IODINE CONTRAST MEDIUM, PARTOXETINE, OLANZAPINE, VENLAFAXINE, METHIMAZOLE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Lithium Side Effects Report #4822750-5
Lithium side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Oct 21, 2005. Female patient, 28 years of age, was diagnosed with major depression and was treated with Lithium. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: depression . Lithium dosage: 600 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with RISPERIDONE, LORAZEPAM, TRAZODONE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Lithium Side Effects Report #5806528-1
Lithium side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on July 03, 2008. Female patient, 55 years of age, was diagnosed with depression , breast cancer stage i and was treated with Lithium. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: depression . Lithium dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TAMOXIFEN CITRATE, ANTIDEPRESSANTS, STIMULANTS. Patient recovered.

Lithium Side Effects Report #5269159-0
Lithium side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Mar 12, 2007. Female patient, 35 years of age, was diagnosed with depression , hiv infection  and was treated with Lithium. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: compulsions, depression , panic reaction. Lithium dosage: 450 MG BID. During the same period patient was treated with KIVEXA, ATAZANAVIR SULPHATE, RITONAVIR. Patient recovered.


Lithium Side Effects Report #5981117-7
Lithium side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Dec 02, 2008. Female patient, weighting 123.0 lb, was diagnosed with bipolar ii disorder and was treated with Lithium. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain upper, abnormal faeces, agitation, balance disorder, burning sensation, chills, clumsiness, depression , diarrhoea. Lithium dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Lithium Side Effects Report #4691880-3
Lithium side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on June 14, 2005. Female patient, 54 years of age, weighting 190.0 lb, was diagnosed with bipolar i disorder and was treated with Lithium. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: depression , mood altered. Lithium dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LAMICTAL, LOTENSIN, SYNTHROID, TIAZAC, DIOVAN, ADVAIR, ZYRTEC. Patient recovered.

Lithium Side Effects Report #4822747-5
Lithium side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Oct 21, 2005. Female patient, 49 years of age, was diagnosed with bipolar i disorder and was treated with Lithium. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: depression . Lithium dosage: 900 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with DIVALPROEX, QUETIAPINE FUMARATE, LAMOTRIGINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Lithium Side Effects Report #5133140-2
Lithium side effect was reported by a Physician from AUSTRIA on Oct 04, 2006. Male patient, 48 years of age, was diagnosed with bipolar i disorder and was treated with Lithium. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: bundle branch block right, congestive cardiomyopathy, depression , ejection fraction decreased, electrocardiogram t wave inversion, hypothyroidism, ventricular hypokinesia, weight increased. Lithium dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Lithium Side Effects Report #4822748-7
Lithium side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Oct 21, 2005. Male patient, 41 years of age, was diagnosed with bipolar i disorder and was treated with Lithium. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: depression . Lithium dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with BUPROPION, CLONAZEPAM, QUETIAPINE FUMARATE, TRAZODONE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Lithium Side Effects Report #4822730-X
Lithium side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Oct 21, 2005. Female patient, 32 years of age, was diagnosed with bipolar i disorder and was treated with Lithium. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: depression . Lithium dosage: 1200 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with CLONAZEPAM, RISPERIDONE, MIRTAZAPINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Lithium Side Effects Report #4683290-X
Lithium side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on June 06, 2005. Male patient, child 9 years of age, weighting 81.00 lb, was diagnosed with bipolar disorder  and was treated with Lithium. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abnormal behaviour, aggression, depression , hallucination, auditory, hostility, mania, regressive behaviour, thinking abnormal. Lithium dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Lithium Side Effects Report #4711285-6
Lithium side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on June 29, 2005. Male patient, 58 years of age, weighting 230.0 lb, was diagnosed with bipolar disorder  and was treated with Lithium. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: bradyphrenia, confusional state, cyclothymic disorder, decreased interest, depression , disturbance in attention, feeling abnormal, feelings of worthlessness. Lithium dosage: 300 MG AM, 600 MG PM. During the same period patient was treated with RISPERDAL, ATIVAN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Lithium Side Effects Report #5165016-9
Lithium side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Nov 28, 2006. Female patient, 52 years of age, was diagnosed with bipolar disorder  and was treated with Lithium. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: chest pain , depression , diarrhoea, dysarthria, dyspnoea, feeling abnormal, gait disturbance, insomnia. Lithium dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LEVOXYL, VYTORIN, CELEBREX, DIOVAN, STARLIX. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Lithium Side Effects Report #4696050-0
Lithium side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on June 06, 2005. Female patient, 52 years of age, was diagnosed with bipolar disorder  and was treated with Lithium. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cognitive disorder, depression , polydipsia, polyuria, psychotic disorder , therapeutic agent toxicity. Lithium dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Lithium Side Effects Report #6039382-6
Lithium side effect was reported by a Physician from BRAZIL on Jan 08, 2009. Female patient, 44 years of age, was diagnosed with bipolar disorder , psychotic disorder  and was treated with Lithium. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: agitation, depression , disease complication, dysarthria, encephalopathy, hypomania, intentional overdose, lower respiratory tract infection. Lithium dosage: 1200 MG, QD, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with LITHIUM CARBONATE, HALOPERIDOL, CHLORPROMAZINE. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.

Lithium Side Effects Report #6037606-2
Lithium side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Jan 08, 2009. Female patient, 35 years of age, was diagnosed with bipolar disorder  and was treated with Lithium. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: amnesia, depression , postpartum depression . Lithium dosage: 900MG. During the same period patient was treated with LITHIUM CARBONATE, LITHIUM CARBONATE, CITALOPRAM HYDROBROMIDE, CITALOPRAM HYDROBROMIDE, CITALOPRAM HYDROBROMIDE, LORAZEPAM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Lithium Side Effects Report #5465546-6
Lithium side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from TURKEY on Sept 06, 2007. Male patient, 31 years of age, was diagnosed with bipolar disorder  and was treated with Lithium. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: aspartate aminotransferase increased, blood chloride decreased, blood creatine phosphokinase mb increased, blood lactate dehydrogenase increased, blood sodium decreased, c-reactive protein increased, cerebellar syndrome, depression , disease recurrence. Lithium dosage: 1200 MG; 4 MONTHS + 3 MONTHS IN REMISSION. During the same period patient was treated with ESCITALOPRAM, LAMOTRIGINE. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.

Lithium Side Effects Report #5062723-3
Lithium side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on July 26, 2006. Female patient, 22 years of age, weighting 144.0 lb, was diagnosed with bipolar disorder  and was treated with Lithium. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: acne , anxiety , arthropathy, chest pain , condition aggravated, dental caries, depression . Lithium dosage: 450MG TWICE DAILY PO. Patient recovered.

Lithium Side Effects Report #5175345-0
Lithium side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Dec 11, 2006. Female patient, weighting 160.0 lb, was diagnosed with bipolar disorder  and was treated with Lithium. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: convulsion, crying, depression , muscle spasms, pollakiuria, sensory disturbance, suicidal ideation. Lithium dosage: 300 MG 2 PO. Patient recovered.


Lithium Side Effects Report #5534997-3
Lithium side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Nov 20, 2007. Male patient was diagnosed with bipolar disorder  and was treated with Lithium. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: alcohol problem, depression , eye pain, fatigue, headache , hypothyroidism. Lithium dosage: 600 MG BID ORAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Lithium Side Effects Report #4691400-3
Lithium side effect was reported by a Physician from on June 04, 2005. Male patient was diagnosed with bipolar disorder  and was treated with Lithium. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: depression , mood altered, sluggishness. Lithium dosage: 300 MG, AM, 600 MG PM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Lithium Side Effects Report #4918335-2
Lithium side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 17, 2006. Male patient, 43 years of age, weighting 209.4 lb, was diagnosed with affective disorder and was treated with Lithium. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: condition aggravated, depression , dizziness , urinary tract infection . Lithium dosage: 600 MG TWICE DAILY ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with LISINOPRIL, SIMVASTATIN, ASPIRIN, DOCUSATE, RISPERDAL, HALOPERIDOL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Lithium Side Effects Report #5527173-1
Lithium side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Nov 12, 2007. Female patient, 29 years of age, weighting 179.9 lb, was diagnosed with affective disorder and was treated with Lithium. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: convulsion, dental caries, depression , self esteem decreased, sensitivity of teeth, stevens-johnson syndrome, teeth brittle, tooth decalcification, tooth erosion. Lithium dosage: 900 MG, BEDTIME, ORAL; 300 MG, BEDTIME. During the same period patient was treated with ZOLOFT, PROZAC, LAMICTAL, ABILIFY, TRAZODONE. Patient recovered.

Lithium Side Effects Report #5921641-6
Lithium side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Oct 16, 2008. Male patient, 65 years of age, was treated with Lithium. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: depression , diarrhoea, electrocardiogram qt prolonged, electrocardiogram t wave amplitude decreased, hypophagia, nausea , renal failure chronic, therapeutic agent toxicity, tremor. Lithium dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.


Lithium Side Effects Report #4687669-1
Lithium side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on June 08, 2005. Male patient, 57 years of age, weighting 225.0 lb, was treated with Lithium. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: activities of daily living impaired, bipolar i disorder, condition aggravated, depression , mood altered, somnolence. Lithium dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Lithium Side Effects Report #4977656-8
Lithium side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 10, 2006. Male patient, 49 years of age, was treated with Lithium. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: depression , fatigue, nervousness. Lithium dosage: 900MG AT NIGHT. During the same period patient was treated with FENOFIBRATE, KLONOPIN, LUVOX, DESYREL. Patient recovered.

Lithium Side Effects Report #5567994-2
Lithium side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Dec 04, 2007. Female patient, 24 years of age, was treated with Lithium. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: acute respiratory distress syndrome, aspiration, depressed level of consciousness, depression , disease recurrence, weight increased. Lithium dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LITHIUM CARBONATE, VENLAFAXINE, ESZOPICLONE, QUETIAPINE FUMARATE, QUETIAPINE FUMARATE, CHLORPROMAZINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.