Lithium side effects

Introduction

There is no single medication which cannot be connected to certain types of side effects. In most cases, drug induced side effects are minor. If a person suffers from severe side effects, the situation calls for an immediate medical attention.

Side Effects of Lithium

The most common side effects of lithium may or may not include general discomfort at the beginning of the treatment, mild hand tremor, mild nausea and mild thirst. Severe side effects of lithium may or may not include vomiting, skin rash, vision changes, hives, unsteadiness, itching, swelling of the wrists, difficulty breathing, swelling of the ankles, tightness in the chest, slurred speech, swelling of the mouth, irregular heartbeat, swelling of the face, slow heartbeat, swelling of the lips, seizures, swelling of the tongue, ringing in the ears, blurred vision, severe nausea, confusion, muscle weakness, diarrhea, loss of coordination, drowsiness, involuntarily muscle movements, excessive weight gain, involuntarily twitching, fainting, changes in the urination, giddiness, increased thirst, inability to control the bladder and inability to control the bowel movement.

Lithium Controlled-Release and Extended-Release Tablets SideEffects

The most common side effects of lithium controlled-release and extended-release tablets may or may not include general discomfort at the beginning of the treatment, mild hand tremor, mild nausea and mild thirst. Severe side effects of lithium may or may not include vomiting, skin rash, vision changes, hives, unsteadiness, itching, swelling of the wrists, difficulty breathing, swelling of the ankles, tightness in the chest, slurred speech, swelling of the mouth, irregular heartbeat, swelling of the face, slow heartbeat, swelling of the lips, seizures, swelling of the tongue, ringing in the ears, blurred vision, severe nausea, confusion, muscle weakness, diarrhea, loss of coordination, drowsiness, involuntarily muscle movements, excessive weight gain, involuntarily twitching, fainting, changes in the urination, giddiness, increased thirst, inability to control the bladder and inability to control the bowel movement.

Lithium Syrup Side Effects

The most common side effects of lithium syrup may or may not include general discomfort at the beginning of the treatment, mild hand tremor, mild nausea and mild thirst. Severe side effects of lithium may or may not include vomiting, skin rash, vision changes, hives, unsteadiness, itching, swelling of the wrists, difficulty breathing, swelling of the ankles, tightness in the chest, slurred speech, swelling of the mouth, irregular heartbeat, swelling of the face, slow heartbeat, swelling of the lips, seizures, swelling of the tongue, ringing in the ears, blurred vision, severe nausea, confusion, muscle weakness, diarrhea, loss of coordination, drowsiness, involuntarily muscle movements, excessive weight gain, involuntarily twitching, fainting, changes in the urination, giddiness, increased thirst, inability to control the bladder and inability to control the bowel movement.

Lithium overdose can be recognized by certain symptoms such as severe trembling, diarrhea, increased amount of urine, drowsiness, dizziness, loss of appetite, convulsions, muscle weakness, confusion, nausea, unsteadiness, vomiting, clumsiness, slurred speech and blurred vision. Rare side effects of lithium include vision problems fainting, noises in the ears, irregular heart rate, headache, troubled breathing, eye pain, fatigue, coldness of the limbs, dizziness, weight gain, discoloration and painful sensations in toes and fingers.