Lithium and disorientation Patient Reports February 11, 2012

Lithium Side Effects Report #5228352-3
Lithium side effect was reported by a Physician from SWITZERLAND on Jan 18, 2007. Female patient, 54 years of age, weighting 127.9 lb, was diagnosed with schizophrenia, disorganised type and was treated with Lithium. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dehydration, disorientation, fluid intake reduced, hypercalcaemia, hypernatraemia, hyperparathyroidism, hypophosphataemia, intervertebral disc protrusion, lumbar hernia. Lithium dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Lithium Side Effects Report #5266144-X
Lithium side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from SWITZERLAND on Feb 19, 2007. Female patient, 54 years of age, weighting 127.6 lb, was diagnosed with schizophrenia, disorganised type and was treated with Lithium. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: back pain , dehydration, disorientation, hypercalcaemia, hyperkalaemia, hypernatraemia, hyperparathyroidism, hypophosphataemia. Lithium dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Lithium Side Effects Report #5331706-8
Lithium side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on May 03, 2007. Male patient, 17 years of age, was diagnosed with schizophrenia, catatonic type and was treated with Lithium. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abnormal behaviour, coordination abnormal, delusion, disorientation, extrapyramidal disorder, inappropriate affect. Lithium dosage: 900 MG; QD; PO. During the same period patient was treated with ZIPRASIDONE. Patient recovered.

Lithium Side Effects Report #5706501-8
Lithium side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Apr 03, 2008. Female patient, 58 years of age, was diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder and was treated with Lithium. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cerebral ischaemia, cognitive disorder, condition aggravated, confusional state, delirium, delusion, delusion of grandeur, disorientation, flight of ideas. Lithium dosage: 300 MG;TID. During the same period patient was treated with RISPERIDONE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Lithium Side Effects Report #5732588-2
Lithium side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 28, 2008. Female patient, 58 years of age, was diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder and was treated with Lithium. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood calcitonin increased, calcium ionised increased, confusional state, delirium, delusion, delusion of grandeur, disorientation, flight of ideas, hallucination, auditory. Lithium dosage: 300 MG, TID. During the same period patient was treated with RISPERIDONE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Lithium Side Effects Report #5895963-1
Lithium side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Sept 22, 2008. Female patient, 39 years of age, weighting 114.6 lb, was diagnosed with poor quality sleep, eating disorder , agitation, bipolar disorder , confusional state, disorientation and was treated with Lithium. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: agitation, anaemia, blood creatinine abnormal, caesarean section, confusional state, delayed recovery from anaesthesia, disorientation, hydronephrosis, restlessness. Lithium dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LITHIUM CARBONATE, LITHIUM CARBONATE, LITHIUM CARBONATE, OLANZAPINE, CLONAZEPAM, FOLIC ACID. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Lithium Side Effects Report #5908052-4
Lithium side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Oct 03, 2008. Female patient, 39 years of age, weighting 114.6 lb, was diagnosed with poor quality sleep, eating disorder , agitation, bipolar disorder , confusional state, disorientation and was treated with Lithium. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: agitation, anaemia, blood creatinine abnormal, caesarean section, confusional state, delayed recovery from anaesthesia, disorientation, hydronephrosis, restlessness. Lithium dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LITHIUM CARBONATE, LITHIUM CARBONATE, LITHIUM CARBONATE, LACTULOSE, OLANZAPINE, CLONAZEPAM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Lithium Side Effects Report #5690531-9
Lithium side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 31, 2008. Male patient, 60 years of age, weighting 288.0 lb, was diagnosed with mood swings and was treated with Lithium. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anxiety , disorientation, dizziness , logorrhoea, panic disorder . Lithium dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with SINGULAIR. Patient recovered.

Lithium Side Effects Report #5835799-0
Lithium side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on July 31, 2008. Male patient, 59 years of age, weighting 218.3 lb, was diagnosed with mood altered, major depression, delirium and was treated with Lithium. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: agitation, delirium, disorientation, dyspnoea, initial insomnia, merycism, mood altered, pharyngeal abscess, sleep apnoea syndrome. Lithium dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with VENLAFAXINE, MIRTAZAPINE, VALPROIC ACID, RISPERIDONE, QUETIAPINE FUMARATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Lithium Side Effects Report #5391734-3
Lithium side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from TURKEY on July 06, 2007. Female patient, 54 years of age, was diagnosed with mania and was treated with Lithium. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood iron decreased, deep vein thrombosis , disorientation, extrapyramidal disorder, fibrin d dimer increased, fibrin degradation products increased, haemoglobin decreased, hypernatraemia, hyperthyroidism. Lithium dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with RISPERIDONE, BIPERIDEN HYDROCHLORIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Lithium Side Effects Report #5490073-X
Lithium side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Oct 16, 2007. Female patient, 54 years of age, was diagnosed with mania, neuroleptic malignant syndrome and was treated with Lithium. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood creatine phosphokinase increased, cogwheel rigidity, deep vein thrombosis , disorientation, extrapyramidal disorder, hypernatraemia, myoglobinaemia, neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Lithium dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LITHIUM CARBONATE, LITHIUM CARBONATE, RISPERIDONE, BIPERIDENE, BROMOCRIPTINE MESYLATE, BROMOCRIPTINE MESYLATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Lithium Side Effects Report #5712064-3
Lithium side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 07, 2008. Male patient, 75 years of age, was diagnosed with bipolar i disorder and was treated with Lithium. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: body temperature increased, disorientation, encephalopathy, flat affect, lethargy, muscle rigidity, tremor. Lithium dosage: 450 MG; BID. During the same period patient was treated with RISPERIDONE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Lithium Side Effects Report #5856799-0
Lithium side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 22, 2008. Male patient, 58 years of age, was diagnosed with bipolar i disorder and was treated with Lithium. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: confusional state, disorientation, renal failure acute, therapeutic agent toxicity. Lithium dosage: 300 MG BID PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Lithium Side Effects Report #5905841-7
Lithium side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Oct 01, 2008. Male patient, 55 years of age, weighting 210.8 lb, was diagnosed with bipolar i disorder and was treated with Lithium. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: acute prerenal failure, amnesia, dehydration, delirium, disorientation, infarction, laceration, loss of consciousness, mental status changes. Lithium dosage: 900 MG AT BEDTIME PO. During the same period patient was treated with LISINOPRIL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Lithium Side Effects Report #5091508-7
Lithium side effect was reported by a Physician from ITALY on Aug 21, 2006. Female patient, 52 years of age, was diagnosed with bipolar i disorder and was treated with Lithium. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: automatism, bradyphrenia, coordination abnormal, depressed level of consciousness, disorientation, extrapyramidal disorder, speech disorder developmental, status epilepticus. Lithium dosage: 600 MG, QD, ORAL. Patient recovered.

Lithium Side Effects Report #4970301-7
Lithium side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on July 13, 2005. Male 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: apathy, disorientation, electroencephalogram abnormal, toxic induced encephalopathy. Lithium dosage: 600 MG/DAY. During the same period patient was treated with VALPROATE, PAXIL, DIAZEPAM, ZOTEPINE, CARBAMAZEPINE. Patient recovered.

Lithium Side Effects Report #4899576-X
Lithium side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Jan 13, 2006. Female patient, 79 years of age, was diagnosed with bipolar disorder , depression  and was treated with Lithium. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anxiety , aphasia , cognitive disorder, disorientation, electroencephalogram abnormal, essential hypertension. Lithium dosage: 600 MG DIALY. During the same period patient was treated with MIRTAZAPINE, VENLAFAXINE, PAROXETINE, TRAZODONE, ENALAPRIL MALEATE, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE, THIOPENTAL. Patient recovered.

Lithium Side Effects Report #4875696-0
Lithium side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from TURKEY on Dec 20, 2005. Female patient, 62 years of age, was diagnosed with bipolar disorder , hallucination and was treated with Lithium. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: acute prerenal failure, blood glucose increased, disorientation, extrapyramidal disorder, loose associations, psychomotor hyperactivity, red blood cell sedimentation rate increased. Lithium dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with OLANZAPINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Lithium Side Effects Report #4931993-1
Lithium side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from TURKEY on Dec 20, 2005. Female patient, 62 years of age, was diagnosed with bipolar disorder , hallucination, insomnia and was treated with Lithium. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: acute prerenal failure, bradycardia, bradykinesia, confusional state, delirium, difficulty in walking, disorientation, dyskinesia. Lithium dosage: 900MG PER DAY. During the same period patient was treated with OLANZAPINE, CHLORPROMAZINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Lithium Side Effects Report #4546902-7
Lithium side effect was reported by a Physician from on Dec 16, 2004. Female patient, 58 years of age, was diagnosed with bipolar disorder  and was treated with Lithium. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: depressed level of consciousness, disorientation, dysarthria, dyskinesia, encephalopathy, haemodialysis, incoherent, neurotoxicity. Lithium dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with HALOPERIDOL, LORAZEPAM, BIPERIDEN HYDROCHLORIDE, METHOTRIMEPRAZINE, CAPTOPRIL, FLUVASTATIN, ALLOPURINOL, FRUSEMIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Lithium Side Effects Report #5173423-3
Lithium side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Dec 07, 2006. Female patient, 50 years of age, weighting 200.8 lb, was diagnosed with bipolar disorder , hypertension and was treated with Lithium. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abnormal behaviour, agitation, confusional state, coordination abnormal, depressed level of consciousness, dialysis , disorientation, dysphagia. Lithium dosage: 600 MG BID PO. During the same period patient was treated with LISINOPRIL AND HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Lithium Side Effects Report #5586928-8
Lithium side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Jan 08, 2008. Female patient, 43 years of age, was diagnosed with bipolar disorder  and was treated with Lithium. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: acute respiratory failure, agitation, ataxia , coma, coordination abnormal, depressed level of consciousness, disorientation, dysarthria. Lithium dosage: 300MG BID OPHTHALMIC. During the same period patient was treated with ALPRAZOLAM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Lithium Side Effects Report #5751166-2
Lithium side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Mar 15, 2008. Female patient, 39 years of age, weighting 114.6 lb, was diagnosed with bipolar disorder , anaesthesia and was treated with Lithium. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: agitation, delayed recovery from anaesthesia, disorientation, therapeutic agent toxicity. Lithium dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with THIOPENTONE, OLANZAPINE, CLONAZEPAM, FOLIC ACID, LACTULOSE, RANITIDINE, METOCLOPRAMIDE, CITRATE. Patient recovered.

Lithium Side Effects Report #5627611-X
Lithium side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 14, 2008. Male patient, 38 years of age, weighting 276.0 lb, was diagnosed with bipolar disorder  and was treated with Lithium. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: amnesia, arthralgia, confusional state, disorientation, dysarthria, dysphemia, fall , hallucination, hip fracture. Lithium dosage: 600MG EACH AM PO 300MG EACH PM PO. Patient recovered.


Lithium Side Effects Report #4871190-1
Lithium side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Dec 20, 2005. 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: cerebellar syndrome, clonus, coma, depressed level of consciousness, diarrhoea, disorientation, dysarthria, electroencephalogram abnormal, extensor plantar response. Lithium dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with RISPERIDONE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Lithium Side Effects Report #4988435-X
Lithium side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Apr 13, 2006. Male patient, child 10 years of age, was diagnosed with bipolar disorder  and was treated with Lithium. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain , accidental overdose, arrhythmia supraventricular, atrioventricular block first degree, chest pain , conduction disorder, diarrhoea, disorientation, dizziness . Lithium dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with METHYLPHENIDATE, ESCITALOPRAM, OXACARBAZINE, DEPAKOTE, LEVOTHYROXINE, CLONIDINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Lithium Side Effects Report #5060477-8
Lithium side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on July 19, 2006. Male patient, weighting 297.6 lb, was diagnosed with bipolar disorder  and was treated with Lithium. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: agitation, blood creatinine increased, blood sodium increased, disorientation, dysarthria, feeling abnormal, hallucination. Lithium dosage: 900-2400 MG QDAY PO. During the same period patient was treated with DILTIAZEM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Lithium Side Effects Report #5959900-3
Lithium side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Nov 19, 2008. Female patient, weighting 172.0 lb, was diagnosed with bipolar disorder  and was treated with Lithium. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: diabetic complication, disorientation, hypernatraemia, mental status changes, overdose, suicide attempt. Lithium dosage: 600MG ONCE (OD) PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Lithium Side Effects Report #6122307-2
Lithium side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 16, 2009. Male patient, weighting 54.00 lb, was diagnosed with bipolar disorder  and was treated with Lithium. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cough, disorientation, dysarthria, dyspnoea, fall , gait disturbance, irritability, mania, nausea . Lithium dosage: 300MG 2X DAILY PO. During the same period patient was treated with LITHIUM CARBONATE, CLONIDINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Lithium Side Effects Report #4788501-8
Lithium side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 05, 2005. Female patient, weighting 276.7 lb, was diagnosed with bipolar disorder  and was treated with Lithium. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: confusional state, disorientation, treatment noncompliance. Lithium dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Lithium Side Effects Report #5266527-8
Lithium side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Mar 08, 2007. Female patient, 52 years of age, was diagnosed with affective disorder, bipolar i disorder and was treated with Lithium. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: automatism, bradyphrenia, depressed level of consciousness, disorientation, gait disturbance, hypertonia, mental status changes, speech disorder, status epilepticus. Lithium dosage: 600 MG/DAY. During the same period patient was treated with HALOPERIDOL, TRICYCLIC AGENTS. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Lithium Side Effects Report #4996198-7
Lithium side effect was reported by a Physician from ITALY on Apr 24, 2006. Female patient, 52 years of age, was diagnosed with affective disorder and was treated with Lithium. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: automatism, bradyphrenia, coordination abnormal, depressed level of consciousness, disorientation, speech disorder, status epilepticus. Lithium dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with HALOPERIDOL, TRICYCLIC ANTIDEPRESSANT. Patient recovered.

Lithium Side Effects Report #4924615-7
Lithium side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from SPAIN on Feb 08, 2006. Male patient, 69 years of age, was treated with Lithium. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood lactate dehydrogenase increased, bradyphrenia, c-reactive protein increased, clumsiness, cogwheel rigidity, disorientation, electrocardiogram qt prolonged, gait disturbance, haematuria. Lithium dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ENALAPRIL, PRAMIPEXOLE DIHYDROCHLORIDE, ATENOLOL, MAPROTILINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Lithium Side Effects Report #4738149-6
Lithium side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from GERMANY on July 15, 2005. Female patient, 62 years of age, was diagnosed with major depression and was treated with Lithium. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood pressure increased, chills, cognitive disorder, disorientation, heart rate increased, hyperreflexia, leukocytosis, major depression, muscle rigidity. Lithium dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CARBAMAZEPINE, MIRTAZAPINE, THYROXINE, ENALAPRIL, LORAZEPAM, THIOPENTONE. Patient recovered.


Lithium Side Effects Report #4809294-1
Lithium side effect was reported by a Physician from NETHERLANDS on Oct 12, 2005. Male patient, 62 years of age, was treated with Lithium. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: agitation, cardiac operation, delirium, depressed level of consciousness, disorientation, dysarthria, hypoglycaemia, hypotension. Lithium dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ANTIHYPERTENSIVE, DIURETIC, ACE INHIBITOR, NSAID, ASPIRIN, SULFONYLUREA AGENT. Patient recovered.

Lithium Side Effects Report #4703110-4
Lithium side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on May 19, 2005. Female patient, 54 years of age, was diagnosed with bipolar disorder  and was treated with Lithium. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cognitive deterioration, coordination abnormal, depressed level of consciousness, disorientation, disturbance in attention, dysarthria, lethargy, nervous system disorder, therapeutic agent toxicity. Lithium dosage: 300MG TWICE PER DAY. During the same period patient was treated with SEROQUEL, ZOLOFT. Patient recovered.

Lithium Side Effects Report #4640356-8
Lithium side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on July 27, 2004. Female patient, 48 years of age, was treated with Lithium. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: disorientation, dizziness . Lithium dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CLOZAPINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.