Psycolith
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About Psycolith Products
Psycolith Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Psycolith are Tremor, Slurred speech, Uncoordinated body movements, Nausea1a, Acne, Increased white blood cell count, Memory impairment, Hair loss, Goiter (enlarged thyroid gland), Skin rash, Increased thirst, Weight gain, Polyuria, Diarrhea.
How Psycolith Products work
Lithium carbonate works by suppressing the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.
Patient Concerns about Psycolith Products
Frequently asked questions about Psycolith Products
Frequently asked questions about Lithium carbonate
Q. How quickly does Psycolith 450mg Tablet CR work?
It takes some time before you see improvement in your symptoms after taking Psycolith 450mg Tablet CR. Though it varies from person to person, it may take 1-3 weeks or longer for you to see the full benefits of Psycolith 450mg Tablet CR. Do not stop taking Psycolith 450mg Tablet CR if you feel you are not improving. Instead, discuss it with your doctor.
Q. Does Psycolith 450mg Tablet CR make you sleepy?
Yes, Psycolith 450mg Tablet CR can cause nervous system disorders like sleepiness and dizziness and feeling confused. It can also cause rapid eye movements, blurred vision, or blind spots in your eyesight. If you experience any of these symptoms, consult your doctor. In addition, avoid driving or operating heavy machinery as it can be hazardous for you.
Q. Is Psycolith 450mg Tablet CR bad for kidneys?
Yes, Psycolith 450mg Tablet CR may cause kidney problems. Psycolith 450mg Tablet CR is not prescribed in patients who already have severe kidney impairment. The kidney problems may not be reversible and the symptoms include swollen ankles, passing a lot of urine and feeling thirsty. Before starting treatment with Psycolith 450mg Tablet CR, your doctor will get blood tests done to see if your kidney function is normal. During Psycolith 450mg Tablet CR therapy, any gradual or sudden changes in renal function, even within the normal range, may indicate the need for re-evaluation of treatment.
Q. Can Psycolith 450mg Tablet CR cause gain in weight?
Psycolith 450mg Tablet CR can cause both weight gain or weight loss. You should keep a check on your weight during Psycolith 450mg Tablet CR therapy. If you feel you are gaining or losing too much weight, consult your doctor who will assess whether the change in weight is due to Psycolith 450mg Tablet CR or some other reason.
Q. What is the most important information I should know about Psycolith 450mg Tablet CR?
Psycolith 450mg Tablet CR therapy should only be started if adequate facilities for assessing Psycolith 450mg Tablet CR levels are available. This is because Psycolith 450mg Tablet CR toxicity is related to increased levels of Psycolith 450mg Tablet CR in blood. Psycolith 450mg Tablet CR toxicity can even occur at dose which is effective for treatment. Therefore, your doctor may closely monitor your Psycolith 450mg Tablet CR levels weekly until stabilization is achieved, then weekly for one month and then at monthly intervals thereafter.
Q. How should Psycolith 450mg Tablet CR be taken?
Take Psycolith 450mg Tablet CR exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Check with your doctor if you are not sure. It is meant for oral administration and can be taken with or without food. However, if you start following a certain type of diet, talk to your doctor first. Any drastic changes in the amount of water you drink or amount of sodium (salt) in your diet may require more frequent monitoring of Psycolith 450mg Tablet CR levels.
Q. Which medicines decrease Psycolith 450mg Tablet CR levels?
You should inform your doctor about the medicines you are taking before starting Psycolith 450mg Tablet CR since many medicines interfere with the working of Psycolith 450mg Tablet CR. Some medicines decrease the levels of Psycolith 450mg Tablet CR in blood which means that it will not work well. These include theophylline (for asthma), caffeine, anything containing sodium bicarbonate, or a special group of diuretics (water tablets) called carbonic anhydrase inhibitors and urea used to treat skin conditions.
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