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Total Lithium reports: 148.
Lithium FDA safety alerts: 2001 2004 .
Reported deaths: 10    Reported hospitalizations: 95.
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FDA Reported Lithium Side Effects: therapeutic agent toxicity, confusional state, haemodialysis, tremor, blood creatinine increased, dehydration, coordination abnormal, renal failure acute, nephrogenic diabetes insipidus, mental status changes, asthenia.
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Lithium Side Effects Report #5405834-2
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported LITHIUM problem on Aug 02, 2007. Male patient, 49 years of age, was diagnosed with bipolar i disorder and was treated with LITHIUM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anxiety, suicide attempt. LITHIUM dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ABILIFY, BUSPAR, KLONOPIN, DEPAKOTE, SEROQUEL, XANAX. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Lithium Side Effects Report #5406071-8
LITHIUM problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on July 27, 2007. Female patient, 20 years of age, was diagnosed with schizophrenia, headache, insomnia and was treated with LITHIUM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: angioedema, rash. LITHIUM dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ZAPONEX, HALOPERIDOL, ACETAMINOPHEN, PROCYCLIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE, ZOPICLONE. Patient recovered.

Lithium Side Effects Report #5406980-X
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported LITHIUM problem on Aug 03, 2007. Male patient, 64 years of age, was diagnosed with bipolar i disorder and was treated with LITHIUM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: constipation, hypercalcaemia, hyperparathyroidism, muscle twitching, muscular weakness, nausea, vomiting. LITHIUM dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Lithium Side Effects Report #5406981-1
LITHIUM problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Aug 03, 2007. Male patient, 52 years of age, was diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder and was treated with LITHIUM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: bradycardia, chest pain, dizziness, tremor, vision blurred. LITHIUM dosage: 300MG/600MG QAM/QPM PO. During the same period patient was treated with PROPRANOLOL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Lithium Side Effects Report #5407007-6
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported LITHIUM problem on Aug 03, 2007. Male patient, 57 years of age, was diagnosed with bipolar disorder, mania and was treated with LITHIUM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: mental status changes. LITHIUM dosage: 300MG BID PO. During the same period patient was treated with LITHIUM CARBONATE, DIAZEPAM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Lithium Side Effects Report #5407011-8
LITHIUM problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from FRANCE on July 17, 2007. Male patient, 67 years of age, was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and was treated with LITHIUM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: creutzfeldt-jakob disease, toxic encephalopathy. LITHIUM dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Lithium Side Effects Report #5408299-X
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported LITHIUM problem on Aug 06, 2007. Male patient, 44 years of age, was diagnosed with bipolar disorder, mania and was treated with LITHIUM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: coordination abnormal, therapeutic agent toxicity, tremor. LITHIUM dosage: 1350MG EVERY DAY PO. During the same period patient was treated with LITHIUM CARBONATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Lithium Side Effects Report #5409609-X
LITHIUM problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Aug 07, 2007. Male patient, 31 years of age, weighting 121.9 lb, was treated with LITHIUM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: rash. LITHIUM dosage: 300 MG AMHS PO. Patient recovered.

Lithium Side Effects Report #5409757-4
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM reported LITHIUM problem on July 31, 2007. Female patient, 36 years of age, was diagnosed with schizophrenia, epilepsy and was treated with LITHIUM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood sodium increased, cellulitis, convulsion, diabetes insipidus, mental status changes, red blood cell count decreased, status epilepticus, therapeutic agent toxicity. LITHIUM dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CLOZARIL, EPILIM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Lithium Side Effects Report #5411530-8
LITHIUM problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Aug 06, 2007. Female patient, 16 years of age, was diagnosed with mania, major depression and was treated with LITHIUM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood urea increased, catatonia, dehydration, mania, therapeutic agent toxicity, white blood cell count increased. LITHIUM dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with OLANZAPINE, ESCITALOPRAM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Lithium Side Effects Report #5412570-5
Consumer or non-health professional from TURKEY reported LITHIUM problem on July 30, 2007. Female patient, 45 years of age, was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and was treated with LITHIUM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anxiety, disturbance in attention, dysarthria, hypotension, malaise, nausea, somnolence, therapeutic agent toxicity. LITHIUM dosage: 600 MG/ TWICE PER DAY/ ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with FLURBIPROFEN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Lithium Side Effects Report #5416741-3
LITHIUM problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Aug 09, 2007. Male patient, 43 years of age, was treated with LITHIUM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: neuroleptic malignant syndrome. LITHIUM dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ZAPONEX. Patient recovered.

Lithium Side Effects Report #5420720-X
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM reported LITHIUM problem 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 problems/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 #5423096-7
LITHIUM problem was reported by a Physician from GREECE on Aug 07, 2007. Female patient, 58 years of age, was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and was treated with LITHIUM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: brugada syndrome, diverticulum, electrocardiogram abnormal, thyroid disorder. LITHIUM dosage: 300 MG, TID. During the same period patient was treated with AMIODARONE, PROPAFENONE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Lithium Side Effects Report #5423097-9
Physician from INDIA reported LITHIUM problem on Aug 07, 2007. Female patient, 16 years of age, was treated with LITHIUM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood urea abnormal, blood urea increased, catatonia, decreased appetite, dehydration, diet refusal, hyperreflexia, immobile, mutism. LITHIUM dosage: 1200 MG, QD. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Lithium Side Effects Report #5423117-1
LITHIUM problem was reported by a Physician from ITALY on Aug 07, 2007. Female patient, 54 years of age, was treated with LITHIUM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: papillary thyroid cancer. LITHIUM dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Lithium Side Effects Report #5423141-9
Consumer or non-health professional from INDIA reported LITHIUM problem on Aug 08, 2007. Female patient, 16 years of age, was diagnosed with major depression and was treated with LITHIUM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood urea increased, catatonia, decreased appetite, dehydration, diet refusal, hyperreflexia, immobile, mutism, negativism. LITHIUM dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with OLANZAPINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Lithium Side Effects Report #5423142-0
LITHIUM problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from POLAND on Aug 08, 2007. Female patient, 71 years of age, was diagnosed with bipolar disorder, back pain and was treated with LITHIUM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: altered state of consciousness, anaemia, asthenia, blood sodium decreased, bradycardia, cerebrovascular disorder, coma, condition aggravated, dehydration. LITHIUM dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DIGOXIN, CARBAMAZEPINE, FUROSEMIDE, NAPROXEN, METHOTRIMEPRAZINE, BIPERIDEN HYDROCHLORIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Lithium Side Effects Report #5424989-7
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM reported LITHIUM problem on Aug 17, 2007. Female patient, 42 years of age, weighting 205.0 lb, was diagnosed with bipolar disorder, pharyngitis, extrapyramidal disorder and was treated with LITHIUM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dysarthria, fatigue, joint stiffness, musculoskeletal stiffness, neuroleptic malignant syndrome, pyrexia. LITHIUM dosage: 1200MG PER DAY. During the same period patient was treated with ABILIFY, PENICILLIN G, RISPERIDONE, ANTIHISTAMINES. Patient recovered.

Lithium Side Effects Report #5427038-X
LITHIUM problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 24, 2007. Male patient, 55 years of age, was diagnosed with schizophrenia and was treated with LITHIUM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: asthenia, dehydration, hallucination, nausea, renal failure acute, therapeutic agent toxicity, tremor, vomiting. LITHIUM dosage: 300MG TID PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Lithium Side Effects Report #5427335-8
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM reported LITHIUM problem 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 problems/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 #5429214-9
LITHIUM problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Aug 27, 2007. Male patient, 21 years of age, weighting 213.8 lb, was treated with LITHIUM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood thyroid stimulating hormone increased. LITHIUM dosage: 900 MG DAILY PO. Patient recovered.

Lithium Side Effects Report #5429231-9
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported LITHIUM problem on Aug 27, 2007. Male patient, 21 years of age, weighting 213.8 lb, was treated with LITHIUM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood thyroid stimulating hormone increased. LITHIUM dosage: 900 MG DAILY PO. Patient recovered.

Lithium Side Effects Report #5429319-2
LITHIUM problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Aug 27, 2007. Male patient, 50 years of age, weighting 170.0 lb, was treated with LITHIUM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: oedema. LITHIUM dosage: 600 MG DAILY PO. Patient recovered.

Lithium Side Effects Report #5429765-7
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported LITHIUM problem on Apr 20, 2007. Female patient, 20 years of age, was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and was treated with LITHIUM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: nausea. LITHIUM dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LAMICTAL. Patient recovered.

Lithium Side Effects Report #5444086-4
LITHIUM problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 15, 2007. Female patient was diagnosed with bipolar i disorder and was treated with LITHIUM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: rash. LITHIUM dosage: 600 MG, BID, ORAL. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.

Lithium Side Effects Report #5379246-4
Consumer or non-health professional from reported LITHIUM problem on June 27, 2007. Female patient, 38 years of age, was diagnosed with prophylaxis, hyperlipidaemia, major depression, extrapyramidal disorder and was treated with LITHIUM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood cholesterol increased, blood triglycerides increased, hyperlipidaemia, lipase increased. LITHIUM dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with FLUVASTATIN, NICOTINIC ACID, RISPERIDONE, LORAZEPAM, PIPAMPERONE, ZOPICLON, BIPERIDEN HYDROCHLORIDE. Patient recovered.

Lithium Side Effects Report #5381675-X
LITHIUM problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on July 05, 2007. Male patient, 60 years of age, was diagnosed with bipolar i disorder and was treated with LITHIUM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood creatinine increased, blood urea increased, diabetes insipidus, hypernatraemia. LITHIUM dosage: 300MG BID PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Lithium Side Effects Report #5382313-2
Consumer or non-health professional from reported LITHIUM problem on July 04, 2007. Male patient, 29 years of age, was diagnosed with bipolar disorder, addison's disease and was treated with LITHIUM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal discomfort, adrenocortical insufficiency acute, anorexia, asthenia, dizziness, grand mal convulsion, hypomania, hyponatraemia. LITHIUM dosage: 1200 MG DAILY. During the same period patient was treated with PREDNISONE, FLUDROCORTISONE ACETATE, HYDROCORTISONE, PERICYAZINE, LORAZEPAM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Lithium Side Effects Report #5386837-3
LITHIUM problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on July 11, 2007. Female patient, 33 years of age, was diagnosed with psychotic disorder, insomnia and was treated with LITHIUM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abnormal behaviour, areflexia, blood creatine phosphokinase increased, catatonia, confusional state, eyelid disorder, lack of spontaneous speech, muscle rigidity. LITHIUM dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LORAZEPAM, QUETIAPINE FUMARATE, QUETIAPINE FUMARATE, RISPERIDONE, HALOPERIDOL, BENZOTROPINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Lithium Side Effects Report #5388629-8
Consumer or non-health professional from reported LITHIUM problem on July 11, 2007. Female patient, 75 years of age, was diagnosed with pain and was treated with LITHIUM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: aphasia, confusional state, muscle rigidity, muscular weakness, therapeutic agent toxicity, tremor. LITHIUM dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with NIMESULIDE, VENLAFAXINE, TRAZODONE, DULOXETINE, BISOPROLOL, SIMVASTATIN, METFORMINE, ALPRAZOLAM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Lithium Side Effects Report #5388630-4
LITHIUM problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on July 11, 2007. Female patient, 27 years of age, was diagnosed with bipolar i disorder and was treated with LITHIUM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: diarrhoea, intentional overdose, nausea, therapeutic agent toxicity. LITHIUM dosage: 300 MG X 150 INTENTIONAL O.D.. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Lithium Side Effects Report #5390892-4
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported LITHIUM problem on July 10, 2007. Male patient, 17 years of age, weighting 233.7 lb, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with LITHIUM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: depressed mood, flat affect, poor quality sleep, self esteem decreased, sleep disorder, social avoidant behaviour, suicidal ideation, suicide attempt. LITHIUM dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LITHIUM CARBONATE, EFEEXOR. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Lithium Side Effects Report #5391734-3
LITHIUM problem 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 problems/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 #5392913-1
Consumer or non-health professional from GERMANY reported LITHIUM problem on July 11, 2007. Female patient, 38 years of age, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with LITHIUM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood cholesterol increased, blood triglycerides increased, glucose tolerance impaired, hepatic steatosis, hyperlipidaemia, impaired fasting glucose, lipase increased. LITHIUM dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Lithium Side Effects Report #5399674-0
LITHIUM problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on July 16, 2007. Female patient, 33 years of age, was diagnosed with psychotic disorder and was treated with LITHIUM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: catatonia, neuroleptic malignant syndrome. LITHIUM dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with HALOPERIDOL, RISPERIDONE, BENZTROPEINE, QUETIAPINE FUMARATE. Patient recovered.

Lithium Side Effects Report #5399980-X
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported LITHIUM problem on July 26, 2007. Male patient, 33 years of age, weighting 164.0 lb, was diagnosed with mania, schizophrenia and was treated with LITHIUM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: eosinophilia, neutrophil count increased. LITHIUM dosage: 1200 MG/DAY. During the same period patient was treated with CLOZAPINE, CLONAZEPAM. Patient recovered.

Lithium Side Effects Report #5379246-4
LITHIUM problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on June 27, 2007. Female patient, 38 years of age, was diagnosed with prophylaxis, hyperlipidaemia, major depression, extrapyramidal disorder and was treated with LITHIUM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood cholesterol increased, blood triglycerides increased, hyperlipidaemia, lipase increased. LITHIUM dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with FLUVASTATIN, NICOTINIC ACID, RISPERIDONE, LORAZEPAM, PIPAMPERONE, ZOPICLON, BIPERIDEN HYDROCHLORIDE. Patient recovered.

Lithium Side Effects Report #5381675-X
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported LITHIUM problem on July 05, 2007. Male patient, 60 years of age, was diagnosed with bipolar i disorder and was treated with LITHIUM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood creatinine increased, blood urea increased, diabetes insipidus, hypernatraemia. LITHIUM dosage: 300MG BID PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Lithium Side Effects Report #5382313-2
LITHIUM problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on July 04, 2007. Male patient, 29 years of age, was diagnosed with bipolar disorder, addison's disease and was treated with LITHIUM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal discomfort, adrenocortical insufficiency acute, anorexia, asthenia, dizziness, grand mal convulsion, hypomania, hyponatraemia. LITHIUM dosage: 1200 MG DAILY. During the same period patient was treated with PREDNISONE, FLUDROCORTISONE ACETATE, HYDROCORTISONE, PERICYAZINE, LORAZEPAM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Lithium Side Effects Report #5386837-3
Consumer or non-health professional from reported LITHIUM problem on July 11, 2007. Female patient, 33 years of age, was diagnosed with psychotic disorder, insomnia and was treated with LITHIUM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abnormal behaviour, areflexia, blood creatine phosphokinase increased, catatonia, confusional state, eyelid disorder, lack of spontaneous speech, muscle rigidity. LITHIUM dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LORAZEPAM, QUETIAPINE FUMARATE, QUETIAPINE FUMARATE, RISPERIDONE, HALOPERIDOL, BENZOTROPINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Lithium Side Effects Report #5388629-8
LITHIUM problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on July 11, 2007. Female patient, 75 years of age, was diagnosed with pain and was treated with LITHIUM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: aphasia, confusional state, muscle rigidity, muscular weakness, therapeutic agent toxicity, tremor. LITHIUM dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with NIMESULIDE, VENLAFAXINE, TRAZODONE, DULOXETINE, BISOPROLOL, SIMVASTATIN, METFORMINE, ALPRAZOLAM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Lithium Side Effects Report #5388630-4
Consumer or non-health professional from reported LITHIUM problem on July 11, 2007. Female patient, 27 years of age, was diagnosed with bipolar i disorder and was treated with LITHIUM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: diarrhoea, intentional overdose, nausea, therapeutic agent toxicity. LITHIUM dosage: 300 MG X 150 INTENTIONAL O.D.. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Lithium Side Effects Report #5390892-4
LITHIUM problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on July 10, 2007. Male patient, 17 years of age, weighting 233.7 lb, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with LITHIUM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: depressed mood, flat affect, poor quality sleep, self esteem decreased, sleep disorder, social avoidant behaviour, suicidal ideation, suicide attempt. LITHIUM dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LITHIUM CARBONATE, EFEEXOR. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Lithium Side Effects Report #5391734-3
Consumer or non-health professional from TURKEY reported LITHIUM problem 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 problems/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 #5392913-1
LITHIUM problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from GERMANY on July 11, 2007. Female patient, 38 years of age, was diagnosed with depression and was treated with LITHIUM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood cholesterol increased, blood triglycerides increased, glucose tolerance impaired, hepatic steatosis, hyperlipidaemia, impaired fasting glucose, lipase increased. LITHIUM dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Lithium Side Effects Report #5399674-0
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported LITHIUM problem on July 16, 2007. Female patient, 33 years of age, was diagnosed with psychotic disorder and was treated with LITHIUM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: catatonia, neuroleptic malignant syndrome. LITHIUM dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with HALOPERIDOL, RISPERIDONE, BENZTROPEINE, QUETIAPINE FUMARATE. Patient recovered.

Lithium Side Effects Report #5399980-X
LITHIUM problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on July 26, 2007. Male patient, 33 years of age, weighting 164.0 lb, was diagnosed with mania, schizophrenia and was treated with LITHIUM. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: eosinophilia, neutrophil count increased. LITHIUM dosage: 1200 MG/DAY. During the same period patient was treated with CLOZAPINE, CLONAZEPAM. Patient recovered.

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