Lithium and nephrogenic diabetes insipidus Patient Reports February 11, 2012

Lithium Side Effects Report #5420720-X
Lithium side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Aug 13, 2007. Male patient, 64 years of age, was diagnosed with hypomania, angiotensin converting enzyme and was treated with Lithium. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: nephrogenic diabetes insipidus. Lithium dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LITHIUM CARBONATE, RAMIPRIL, FUROSEMIDE, AMILORIDE HYDROCHLORIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Lithium Side Effects Report #5427335-8
Lithium side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Aug 13, 2007. Male patient, 64 years of age, was diagnosed with hypomania and was treated with Lithium. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood creatinine increased, blood sodium increased, blood urea increased, confusional state, haemodialysis, haemodynamic instability, nephrogenic diabetes insipidus, pneumothorax. Lithium dosage: 400 MG/TWICE PER DAY DAY. During the same period patient was treated with FRUSEMIDE, AMILORIDE HYDROCHLORIDE, RAMIPRIL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Lithium Side Effects Report #5504588-9
Lithium side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Oct 25, 2007. Male patient, 64 years of age, was diagnosed with hypomania, infection , nephrogenic diabetes insipidus and was treated with Lithium. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood creatinine increased, blood sodium increased, blood urea increased, body temperature increased, confusional state, nephrogenic diabetes insipidus, polyuria, respiratory failure, sepsis . Lithium dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with FUROSEMIDE, AMILORIDE HYDROCHLORIDE, RAMIPRIL, ANTIBIOTICS, DDAVP. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Lithium Side Effects Report #6016437-3
Lithium side effect was reported by a Physician from ISRAEL on Dec 08, 2008. Female patient, 64 years of age, was diagnosed with depression  and was treated with Lithium. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hypercalciuria, hyperparathyroidism, nephrogenic diabetes insipidus, osteoporosis , parathyroid tumour benign, thyroid cancer . Lithium dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Lithium Side Effects Report #6047495-8
Lithium side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Jan 13, 2009. Female patient, 64 years of age, was diagnosed with depression , hypocalcaemia and was treated with Lithium. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood calcium increased, hypercalciuria, hyperparathyroidism, hypocalcaemia, nephrogenic diabetes insipidus, osteoporosis , parathyroid tumour benign, thyroid cancer . Lithium dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DDAVP, RADIO ACTIVE IODINE, ELTROXIN, CALCIUM, VITAMIN D3. Patient recovered.

Lithium Side Effects Report #5780634-2
Lithium side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on June 17, 2008. Female patient, 69 years of age, weighting 119.0 lb, was diagnosed with bipolar i disorder, nephrogenic diabetes insipidus and was treated with Lithium. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anaemia haemolytic autoimmune, blood parathyroid hormone increased, hypercalcaemia, nephrogenic diabetes insipidus. Lithium dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ISOTONIC GLUCOSE, INDOMETHACIN, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE, SERTRALINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Lithium Side Effects Report #5760118-8
Lithium side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on June 02, 2008. Female patient, 67 years of age, was diagnosed with bipolar disorder , nephrogenic diabetes insipidus, parkinsonism and was treated with Lithium. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: electrolyte imbalance, hyperparathyroidism, leukocytosis, nephrogenic diabetes insipidus, parathyroid tumour benign, parkinsonism, pyuria, renal impairment, therapeutic agent toxicity. Lithium dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CLONAZEPAM, FLUID HYDRATION, AMILORIDE AND HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE, NAPROXEN, LEVODOPA. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Lithium Side Effects Report #6047498-3
Lithium side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Jan 13, 2009. Female patient, 65 years of age, was diagnosed with bipolar disorder , hypercalcaemia, hyperthyroidism, nephrogenic diabetes insipidus and was treated with Lithium. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hyperparathyroidism primary, hyperthyroidism, nephrogenic diabetes insipidus, parathyroid tumour benign. Lithium dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PAMIDRONATE DI, CARBIMAZOLE, AMILORIDE HYDROCHLORIDE, VALPROATE, HALOPERIDOL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Lithium Side Effects Report #5330018-6
Lithium side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on May 14, 2007. Male patient, 63 years of age, was diagnosed with bipolar disorder , convulsion, left ventricular failure and was treated with Lithium. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: nephrogenic diabetes insipidus, renal failure acute. Lithium dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ARIPIPRAZOLE, EPILIM, FRUSEMIDE, OMEPRAZOLE, POTASSIUM SULPHATE, RAMIPRIL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Lithium Side Effects Report #5649761-4
Lithium side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 21, 2008. Male patient, 62 years of age, was diagnosed with bipolar disorder  and was treated with Lithium. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: nephrogenic diabetes insipidus, nephrotic syndrome, renal failure chronic. Lithium dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LISINOPRIL, ATENOLOL, GEMFIBROZIL, HALOPERIDOL, QUETIAPINE FUMARATE, METFORMIN, BUPROPION. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Lithium Side Effects Report #5680816-4
Lithium side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Mar 24, 2008. Male patient, 62 years of age, was diagnosed with bipolar disorder  and was treated with Lithium. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: nephritis interstitial, nephrogenic diabetes insipidus, nephrotic syndrome, renal failure chronic, therapeutic agent toxicity. Lithium dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LISINOPRIL, ATENOLOL, GEMFIBROZIL, HALOPERIDOL, QUETIAPINE FUMARATE, METFORMIN, BUPROPION. Patient recovered.

Lithium Side Effects Report #5269166-8
Lithium side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Mar 13, 2007. Female patient, 60 years of age, was diagnosed with bipolar disorder , nephrogenic diabetes insipidus and was treated with Lithium. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: diabetes mellitus non-insulin-dependent, hypercalcaemia, hyperparathyroidism, hyperplasia, nephrogenic diabetes insipidus, polydipsia, polyuria. Lithium dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CHLORTHALIDONE. Patient recovered.

Lithium Side Effects Report #5336825-8
Lithium side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on May 24, 2007. Male patient, 60 years of age, weighting 184.1 lb, was diagnosed with bipolar disorder  and was treated with Lithium. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hypernatraemia, nephrogenic diabetes insipidus. Lithium dosage: 150 MG PO Q6 HRS (DURATION: } 1YEAR PTA). Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Lithium Side Effects Report #5984711-2
Lithium side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Dec 01, 2008. Female patient, 54 years of age, was diagnosed with bipolar disorder , bradycardia, hypotension and was treated with Lithium. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: atrioventricular block, hypotension, nephrogenic diabetes insipidus, renal failure acute, respiratory failure, sinus bradycardia, therapeutic agent toxicity. Lithium dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LITHIUM CARBONATE, AMLODIPINE, CARBAMAZEPINE, ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM, CLONEZEPAM, ATROPINE, EPINEPHRINE, DOPAMINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Lithium Side Effects Report #5191203-X
Lithium side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Dec 20, 2006. Female patient, 53 years of age, was diagnosed with bipolar disorder  and was treated with Lithium. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: clonus, dehydration, diarrhoea, haemodialysis, mental status changes, nephrogenic diabetes insipidus, nodal rhythm, renal failure acute, therapeutic agent toxicity. Lithium dosage: 300 MG PO QID CHRONIC. During the same period patient was treated with LITHIUM CARBONATE, SYNTHROID, SONATA, LORAZEPAM, LISINOPRIL, DOXYCYCLINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Lithium Side Effects Report #6019029-5
Lithium side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Dec 21, 2008. Male patient, 48 years of age, weighting 205.0 lb, was diagnosed with bipolar disorder  and was treated with Lithium. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, hypernatraemia, mental status changes, nephrogenic diabetes insipidus, renal failure chronic, rhabdomyolysis. Lithium dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ALPRAZOLAM, ASPIRIN, BUPROPION, VENLAFAXINE, ZIPRASIDONE, LAMOTRIGINE, ESCITALOPRAM, RISPERIDONE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Lithium Side Effects Report #5891124-0
Lithium side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Sept 18, 2008. Male patient, 47 years of age, was diagnosed with bipolar disorder  and was treated with Lithium. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: brain injury, nephrogenic diabetes insipidus, therapeutic agent toxicity, therapeutic response decreased. Lithium dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TYLENOL, ATROVENT, PROVENTIL, DEPAKENE, INDOMETHACIN, NEXIUM, LEVAQUIN, ZOSYN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Lithium Side Effects Report #5245990-2
Lithium side effect was reported by a Physician from NETHERLANDS on Feb 16, 2007. Male patient, 46 years of age, was diagnosed with bipolar disorder  and was treated with Lithium. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: coma, dehydration, extradural haematoma, hypernatraemia, mydriasis, nephrogenic diabetes insipidus, traumatic brain injury . Lithium dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.

Lithium Side Effects Report #4993500-7
Lithium side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on May 04, 2006. Male patient, 45 years of age, was diagnosed with bipolar disorder  and was treated with Lithium. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anaemia, bipolar disorder , condition aggravated, dialysis , gastrointestinal haemorrhage, hypernatraemia, nephrogenic diabetes insipidus, pneumonia , sensory disturbance. Lithium dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.


Lithium Side Effects Report #4699532-0
Lithium side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on June 08, 2005. 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: blood pressure systolic decreased, body temperature increased, depressed level of consciousness, diarrhoea, heart rate increased, nephrogenic diabetes insipidus, pain in extremity, pneumonia aspiration. Lithium dosage: 1200 MG/ PER DAY. During the same period patient was treated with RISPERIDONE, CARBAMAZEPINE, FRUSEMIDE, AMILORIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Lithium Side Effects Report #4899572-2
Lithium side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Jan 13, 2006. 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: diarrhoea, hypernatraemia, nephrogenic diabetes insipidus, obsessive-compulsive disorder , pain in extremity, pneumonia aspiration, somnolence. Lithium dosage: 1200 MG DAILY. During the same period patient was treated with RISPERIDONE, CARBAMAZEPINE, FUROSEMIDE, AMILORIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Lithium Side Effects Report #5220520-X
Lithium side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Jan 25, 2007. Male patient, weighting 206.0 lb, was diagnosed with bipolar disorder  and was treated with Lithium. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hepatic encephalopathy, nephrogenic diabetes insipidus, renal failure acute, therapeutic agent toxicity. Lithium dosage: 300MG PO TID PRIOR TO ADMISSION. During the same period patient was treated with NEXIUM, LACTULOSE, CLONAZEPAM, SYNTHROID, SEROQUEL, CHOLCHICINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Lithium Side Effects Report #4709512-4
Lithium side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on July 06, 2005. Female patient, weighting 227.1 lb, was diagnosed with bipolar disorder  and was treated with Lithium. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: nephrogenic diabetes insipidus. Lithium dosage: 600 MG QAM ORAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Lithium Side Effects Report #5238714-6
Lithium side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Feb 12, 2007. Female patient, 51 years of age, was diagnosed with affective disorder, hypothyroidism and was treated with Lithium. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood creatinine increased, cystic fibrosis, hypothyroidism, nephrogenic diabetes insipidus, nephropathy, nocturia, oedema peripheral, polydipsia, polyuria. Lithium dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LEVOTHYROXINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Lithium Side Effects Report #5504477-X
Lithium side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from GERMANY on Oct 16, 2007. Female patient, 51 years of age, was diagnosed with affective disorder and was treated with Lithium. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hypothyroidism, kidney fibrosis, nephrogenic diabetes insipidus, nephropathy, overweight, renal cyst, renal failure, renal tubular atrophy. Lithium dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Lithium Side Effects Report #5697896-2
Lithium side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Apr 04, 2008. Male patient, 71 years of age, weighting 196.0 lb, was treated with Lithium. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood creatinine increased, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, condition aggravated, nephrogenic diabetes insipidus, therapeutic agent toxicity. Lithium dosage: 600MG BID PO. Patient recovered.

Lithium Side Effects Report #4775410-3
Lithium side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Sept 21, 2005. Male patient, 67 years of age, weighting 232.0 lb, was treated with Lithium. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: nephrogenic diabetes insipidus. Lithium dosage: 900 MG DAILY PO. Patient recovered.

Lithium Side Effects Report #5256723-8
Lithium side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from SWITZERLAND on Feb 22, 2007. Female patient, 54 years of age, was treated with Lithium. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: back pain , hyperkalaemia, hyperparathyroidism, intervertebral disc protrusion, nephrogenic diabetes insipidus, renal failure, somnolence, status epilepticus. Lithium dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Lithium Side Effects Report #5081326-8
Lithium side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Aug 14, 2006. Female patient, 50 years of age, was treated with Lithium. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: nephrogenic diabetes insipidus. Lithium dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Lithium Side Effects Report #5116943-X
Lithium side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from NETHERLANDS on Sept 11, 2006. Male patient, 49 years of age, was treated with Lithium. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hypovolaemia, nephrogenic diabetes insipidus. Lithium dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Lithium Side Effects Report #5466656-X
Lithium side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Sept 21, 2007. Female patient, 47 years of age, was treated with Lithium. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: nephrogenic diabetes insipidus. Lithium dosage: 1200MG AT BEDTIME ORALLY. Patient recovered.

Lithium Side Effects Report #5239205-9
Lithium side effect was reported by a Physician from NETHERLANDS on Jan 30, 2007. Male patient, 46 years of age, was treated with Lithium. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dehydration, hypernatraemia, nephrogenic diabetes insipidus, traumatic brain injury . Lithium dosage: unknown. Patient died.

Lithium Side Effects Report #5116944-1
Lithium side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from NETHERLANDS on Sept 11, 2006. Male patient, 46 years of age, was treated with Lithium. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dehydration, hypernatraemia, nephrogenic diabetes insipidus, traumatic brain injury . Lithium dosage: unknown. Patient died.

Lithium Side Effects Report #4850747-8
Lithium side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Dec 08, 2005. Female patient, 44 years of age, was treated with Lithium. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: nephrogenic diabetes insipidus. Lithium dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Lithium Side Effects Report #5006308-3
Lithium side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on May 17, 2006. Male patient was treated with Lithium. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: electrolyte imbalance, mental status changes, nephrogenic diabetes insipidus. Lithium dosage: 300 MG/ 600 MG AM/HS PO. During the same period patient was treated with APAP, ACETAZOLAMIDE, BENZTROPINE MESYLATE, BRIMONIDINE TARTRATE, CYANOCOBALAMIN, FLUDROCORTISONE, FLURBIPROFEN, FOLIC ACID. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.