What is the drug lithium used for?
Lithium is used to treat mania that is part of bipolar disorder (manic-depressive illness). It is also used on a daily basis to reduce the frequency and severity of manic episodes.
What will lithium do to a normal person?
Results indicate that such a course of lithium in normals induces dysphoric mood change and psychomotor slowing, without significant relationship to either plasma or RBC lithium concentrations.
Does lithium make you high?
Mood-stabilizing drugs like lithium are prescribed to treat bipolar disorder and other co-occurring disorders. Teens who misuse these drugs may find that not only does lithium not produce a high, but it’s also a toxic drug that can lead to dangerous side effects including death.
What are the dangers of lithium?
Lithium might increase a brain chemical called serotonin. Some medications also have this effect. Taking lithium along with these medications might increase serotonin too much. This might cause serious side effects including heart problems, seizures, and vomiting.
Is lithium a serious drug?
Lithium is generally safe to take for a long time. Most people take it for years with no problems. If you’ve been taking lithium for some time, it can cause weight gain. It can also cause problems with your kidneys or thyroid gland.
Can you stop lithium cold turkey?
If you need to stop taking lithium, it is best for you to come off it gradually, over at least four weeks, but preferably over three to six months. Gradually reducing the dose will make it less likely that your symptoms come back (compared to stopping the lithium quickly).
Is lithium an antidepressant or antipsychotic?
Is lithium an antipsychotic? Lithium is not an antipsychotic medicine, it’s known as a mood stabiliser. However, your doctor might prescribe an antipsychotic medicine with lithium.
Can you still get depressed on lithium?
There are cases when suicidal thoughts or bipolar tendencies become temporarily, or permanently, worse when you start taking lithium. If you feel that your symptoms are worsening, call the doctor who prescribed lithium to you and discuss your options.
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