what side effects does lithium have?
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['Hand tremor (If tremors are particularly bothersome, dosages can sometimes be reduced, or an additional medication can help.)', 'Increased thirst.', 'Increased urination.', 'Diarrhea.', 'Vomiting.', 'Weight gain.', 'Impaired memory.', 'Poor concentration.']
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Side effects can include weight gain, headaches, mood swings, breast tenderness and irregular bleeding. Your periods may become more irregular, heavier, shorter, lighter or stop altogether.
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['dizziness.', 'loss of appetite.', 'diarrhea.', 'dry mouth.', 'mouth and throat pain.', 'constipation.', 'change in sense of taste.', 'forgetfulness or confusion.']
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['nausea.', 'sweating.', 'dizziness.', 'headache.', 'feeling irritable or agitated.', 'anxiety.', 'confusion.', 'diarrhea.']
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['Anxiety.', 'Appetite changes.', 'Concentration problems.', 'Confusion.', 'Depression.', 'Diarrhea.', 'Dizziness.', 'Hallucinations.']
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Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: mental/mood changes (e.g., memory problems, agitation, hallucinations), slurred speech, clumsiness, trouble walking, decreased/increased interest in sex, tremor, trouble urinating, sleep disturbances.
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['drowsiness,', 'weakness,', 'nausea,', 'vomiting,', 'stomach upset,', 'diarrhea,', 'constipation,', 'mood swings,']
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['Nausea or vomiting.', 'Stomachache and loss of appetite.', 'Increased heart rate and blood pressure.', 'Headache.', 'Mouth watering.', 'Quick, heavy breathing.', 'Dizziness or tremors.', 'Confusion and anxiety.']
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Adverse effects were the most common cause for lithium discontinuation. Among the adverse effects, diarrhoea, tremor, creatinine increase, polyuria/polydipsia/diabetes insipidus and weight gain were the top five reasons for discontinuing lithium.
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King and Hullin reported four cases of heightened anxiety, irritability, emotional lability, apprehension, insomnia, light- headedness associated with lithium discontinuation. They pursued the issue of lithium withdrawal symptoms in a questionnaire of lithium clinic dropouts.
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Lithium toxicity, also known as lithium overdose, is the condition of having too much lithium. Symptoms may include a tremor, increased reflexes, trouble walking, kidney problems, and an altered level of consciousness. Some symptoms may last for a year after levels return to normal.
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['Constipation.', 'Diarrhea.', 'Dizziness.', 'Drowsiness.', 'Gas.', 'Headache.', 'Muscle Tremors.', 'Nausea.']
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['Adult side effects can include: headache. dizziness. constipation. diarrhea.', 'Children under one year of age may also experience: agitation, unusual restlessness, or crying for no clear reason.']
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['Anxiety.', 'Depression and mood swings.', 'Dizziness and balance problems, possibly vertigo.', 'Electric shock sensations.', 'Fatigue.', 'Flu-like symptoms.', 'Headache.', 'Loss of coordination.']
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Other side effects may include acne or skin irritation, nightmares, night sweats, body cramps and aches, muscle aches, dry mouth or ulcers, fatigue, damage to tooth enamel, memory or other cognitive problems, weight changes, irritability, hair loss, changes in libido, frequent urination, appetite changes, nausea and ...
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Common side effects include: headache, dizziness; nausea, vomiting, diarrhea.
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According to medical studies, it's been reported that patients who take lithium experience an average of 10 to 26 pounds of weight gain.