The Side Effects Of Common Psychiatric Drugs: Lithium
Brand Names (generic names):
Cibalith-S (lithium)
Eskalith (lithium)
Lithane (lithium)
Lithizime (lithium)
Lithobid (lithium)
Lithonate (lithium)
Lithotabs (lithium)
Side Effects:
Acne
Birth defects if given to a
pregnant woman
Blackout spells
Blurred vision
Cardiac arrhythmia
Change in the ability to taste food
Chest tightness
Coma
Confusion
Constipation
Decreased appetite
Depression
Diabetes
Diarrhea
Difficulty thinking
Dizziness
Drowsiness
Dry mouth
Excessive saliva in the mouth
Fast, slow, irregular, or pounding heartbeat
Frequent urination
Gas
Hair loss
Incontinence
Increased thirst
Indigestion
Insomnia
Itching
Joint or muscle pain
Lethargy
Lightheadedness
Loss of appetite
Loss of coordination
Movements that are unusual or difficult to control
Muscle weakness, stiffness, twitching, or tightness
Nausea
Painful, cold, or discolored fingers and toes
Paleness
Persistent headache
Rash
Restlessness
Ringing in the ears
Seizures
Stomach pain or bloating
Stupor
Swelling of the eyes, face, lips, tongue, throat, hands, wrists, feet, ankles, or lower legs
Thin, brittle fingernails or hair
Thyroid problems
Tiredness
Tongue pain
Tremors
Uncontrollable tongue movements
Unusual discomfort in cold temperatures
Vomiting
Weight gain or loss 137
General Warnings And Studies On Lithium:
Lithium is a mineral given in salt form. It is found in tiny amounts in minerals, water, plant, animal and human tissues. However, just because it is a naturally occurring substance, do not make the mistake of thinking it is safe.
One of the most dangerous effects of lithium prescribed to patients is that in order to achieve a “sedating” effect, the “therapeutic” dosage that psychiatrists use is near toxic; i.e., so poisonous that it can cause serious harm or even death.135
Medical experts state that the almost inevitable result of lithium not being metabolized is that it can lead to kidney damage. Lithium is even more hazardous when too much of it accumulates in the body and the toxicity from this can also lead to permanent brain damage and death.136
References
135 “Xanax addiction extremely tough to kick,” MSNBC News Online, 2001.
136 Statement by Joseph A. Califano, Jr., Chairman and President, “Under the Counter: The Diversion and Abuse of Controlled Prescription Drugs in the U.S.” The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University, July 2005.
137 Physicians’ Desk Reference, (Medical Economics Company, New Jersey, 1998), pp. 2822-2823; David L. Richman, M.D., Leonard
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