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This is an index of adverse event reports related to Lithium Carbonate (Lithium). Click on the relevant link below to view a selection of reports according to the event's seriousness level and/or the nature of the adverse reaction. Or scroll down to view a sample of recent reports further on this page.
Our database includes reports from Jan 2007 to Dec 2007. The information is not vetted and should not be cosidered as verified clinical evidence.
All cases (270)
Cases resulting in a serious event (262)
Cases resulting in death (34)
Cases resulting in life threatening events (10)
Cases resulting in hospitalization (165)
Cases resulting in disability (7)
Cases resulting in other serious reactions (109)
Below is a sample of adverse event reports reports related to Lithium Carbonate (Lithium). For a complete list and/or a specific selection of reports, please use the links in the index above.
Adverse event in female receiving Lithium Carbonate (Lithium)
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-10-31
Patient: female
Adverse reactions / side effects: Chills, Liver Function Test Abnormal, Oedema Peripheral, Pyrexia
Suspect drug(s):
Bentyl
Estradiol
Levoxyl
Lithium Carbonate
Parnate
Dosage: 30mg per day
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Major Depression
Start date: 2006-01-01
Protonix
Other drugs received by patient: Risperdal
Adverse event in 51 year old female receiving Lithium Carbonate (Lithium)
Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from Germany on 2007-10-31
Patient: 51 year old female
Adverse reactions / side effects: Renal Tubular Atrophy, Kidney Fibrosis, Renal Cyst, Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus, Overweight, Renal Failure, Hypothyroidism, Nephropathy
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Lithium Carbonate (Lithium)
Other drugs received by patient: L-Thyroxine(levothyroxine) (L-Thyroxine)
Adverse event in 75 year old male receiving Lithium Carbonate (Lithium)
Reported by a pharmacist from United States on 2007-10-23
Patient: 75 year old male
Adverse reactions / side effects: Diarrhoea, Therapeutic Agent Toxicity, Fluid Intake Reduced, Renal Failure Acute
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Lisinopril and Hydrochlorothiazide
Dosage: 12.5/20mg every day po
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Hypertension
Start date: 2007-05-18
End date: 2007-08-13
Lithium Carbonate
Dosage: 900mg every day po
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Bipolar I Disorder
Start date: 2005-09-01
End date: 2007-08-13
Adverse event in 58 year old female receiving Lithium Carbonate (Lithium)
Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from Greece on 2007-10-23
Patient: 58 year old female
Adverse reactions / side effects: Diverticulum, Brugada Syndrome, Drug Interaction Potentiation, Thyroid Function Test Abnormal, Cardiac Disorder
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Amiodarone HCL
Dosage: dose for several years; discontinued 3 months ago; restarted again at reduced dose (100mg/day)
Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
Lithium Carbonate
Dosage: 900 mg (300 mg, 3 in 1 d)
Indication: Bipolar Disorder
Propafenone (Propafenone) (Propafenone)
Dosage: 900 mg; lowered to 600 mg
Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
Other drugs received by patient: Adenosine (Adenosine) (Adenosine); Procainamide (Procainamide) (Procainamide)
Adverse event in 75 year old male receiving Lithium Carbonate (Lithium)
Reported by a pharmacist from United States on 2007-10-22
Patient: 75 year old male
Adverse reactions / side effects: Diarrhoea, Therapeutic Agent Toxicity, Fluid Intake Reduced, Renal Failure Acute
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Lisinopril and Hydrochlorothiazide
Dosage: 12.5/20mg every day po
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Hypertension
Start date: 2007-05-18
End date: 2007-08-13
Lithium Carbonate
Dosage: 900 mg every day po
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Bipolar Disorder
Start date: 2005-09-14
End date: 2007-08-13
Lithium Carbonate
Dosage: 900 mg every day po
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Mania
Start date: 2005-09-14
End date: 2007-08-13
Adverse event in 54 year old female receiving Lithium Carbonate (Lithium)
Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification on 2007-10-18
Patient: 54 year old female
Adverse reactions / side effects: Myoglobinaemia, Blood Creatine Phosphokinase Increased, Pneumonia, Urinary Incontinence, Pyrexia, Hypernatraemia, Disorientation, Somnolence, Antipsychotic Drug Level Below Therapeutic, Cogwheel Rigidity, Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome, Extrapyramidal Disorder, Deep Vein Thrombosis
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Biperidene
Indication: Mania
Biperidene
Lithium Carbonate
Indication: Mania
Lithium Carbonate
Lithium Carbonate
Risperidone
Indication: Mania
Risperidone
Other drugs received by patient: Bromocriptine Mesylate; Bromocriptine Mesylate
Adverse event in 53 year old male receiving Lithium Carbonate (Lithium)
Reported by a pharmacist from United States on 2007-10-17
Patient: 53 year old male, weighing 70.0 kg (154.0 pounds)
Adverse reactions / side effects: Agitation, Dysarthria, Vomiting, Urinary Incontinence, Suicide Attempt, Faecal Incontinence, Loss of Consciousness
Suspect drug(s):
Lithium Carbonate
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
Temazepam
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
Valproic Acid
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
Adverse event in 15 year old male receiving Lithium Carbonate (Lithium)
Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2007-10-16
Patient: 15 year old male
Adverse reactions / side effects: Renal Failure, Medication Error, Drug Level Increased, Bradycardia, Heart Rate Irregular, Pharmaceutical Product Complaint
Suspect drug(s):
Lithium Carbonate (Lithium)
Adverse event in 59 year old male receiving Lithium Carbonate (Lithium)
Reported by a pharmacist from United States on 2007-10-16
Patient: 59 year old male
Adverse reactions / side effects: Therapeutic Agent Toxicity
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Lithium Carbonate
Dosage: 600mg bid po
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Bipolar Disorder
Start date: 2007-09-23
End date: 2007-10-04
Lithium Carbonate
Dosage: 600mg bid po
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Mania
Start date: 2007-09-23
End date: 2007-10-04
Adverse event in 42 year old male receiving Lithium Carbonate (Lithium)
Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification on 2007-10-01
Patient: 42 year old male
Adverse reactions / side effects: Mania, Syncope, Brugada Syndrome
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Lithium Carbonate (Lithium)
Other drugs received by patient: Olanzapine
Adverse event in 58 year old female receiving Lithium Carbonate (Lithium)
Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2007-07-31
Patient: 58 year old female
Adverse reactions / side effects: Dyspnoea, Renal Function Test Abnormal, Drug Level Increased, Extrasystoles, Amnesia, Ankle Fracture, Stress, Sick Sinus Syndrome, Middle Insomnia, Psychotic Disorder, Drug Exposure During Pregnancy, Disturbance in Attention, Thyroid Disorder
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Lithium Carbonate
Dosage: 1200 mg, qd,
Indication: Bipolar Disorder
Lithobid
Dosage: 300 mg, qd,; 600 mg, qd,; 900 mg, qd,
Indication: Bipolar Disorder
Start date: 2001-01-01
Other drugs received by patient: Lamotrigine (Lamotirgine); Wellbutrin; Seroquel
Adverse event in 33 year old female receiving Lithium Carbonate (Lithium)
Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2007-07-27
Patient: 33 year old female
Adverse reactions / side effects: Catatonia, Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome
Suspect drug(s):
Benztropeine
Indication: Psychotic Disorder
Haloperidol
Indication: Psychotic Disorder
Lithium Carbonate
Indication: Psychotic Disorder
Risperidone
Indication: Psychotic Disorder
Other drugs received by patient: Quetiapine Fumarate
Adverse event in 33 year old male receiving Lithium Carbonate (Lithium)
Reported by a pharmacist from United States on 2007-07-26
Patient: 33 year old male, weighing 74.4 kg (163.7 pounds)
Adverse reactions / side effects: Neutrophil Count Increased, Eosinophilia
Suspect drug(s):
Clozapine
Dosage: titrating upward
Indication: Schizophrenia
Start date: 2007-04-06
Lithium Carbonate
Dosage: 1200 mg/day
Indication: Mania
Start date: 2007-03-21
End date: 2007-05-09
Other drugs received by patient: Clonazepam
Adverse event in 45 year old male receiving Lithium Carbonate (Lithium)
Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification on 2007-07-25
Patient: 45 year old male
Adverse reactions / side effects: Dyskinesia
Suspect drug(s):
Citalopram Hydrobromide
Dosage: 20 mg/day
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Depression
Lithium Carbonate
Dosage: 900 mg/day
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Mania
Lithium Carbonate
Dosage: 600 mg/day
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2004-09-01
Trifluoperazine HCL
Dosage: 15 mg/day
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Mania
Adverse event in 75 year old male receiving Lithium Carbonate (Lithium)
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-07-24
Patient: 75 year old male
Adverse reactions / side effects: Renal Failure
Suspect drug(s):
Glucophage
Lithium Carbonate
Adverse event in male receiving Lithium Carbonate (Lithium)
Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-07-20
Patient: male, weighing 68.0 kg (149.6 pounds)
Adverse reactions / side effects: Blood Potassium Increased
Suspect drug(s):
Geodon
Indication: Bipolar Disorder
Lithium Carbonate
Adverse event in 71 year old female receiving Lithium Carbonate (Lithium)
Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from Poland on 2007-07-19
Patient: 71 year old female
Adverse reactions / side effects: Oral Intake Reduced, Contusion, Drug Ineffective, Bone Pain, Rales, Therapeutic Agent Toxicity, Coma, Drug Interaction, Cerebrovascular Disorder, Somnolence, Dizziness, Blood Sodium Decreased, Urinary Tract Infection, Anaemia, General Physical Health Deterioration, Muscle Twitching, Tremor, Hypotonia, Dehydration, Mental Disorder, Hyporeflexia, Bradycardia, Memory Impairment, Asthenia, Altered State of Consciousness, Mobility Decreased
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Carbamazepine
Dosage: 1000 mg qd
Diclofenac Sodium
Dosage: 200 mg qhs
Indication: Bone Pain
Digoxin
Furosemide
Lithium Carbonate
Naproxen
Dosage: 2000 mg qhs
Indication: Bone Pain
Adverse event in 58 year old female receiving Lithium Carbonate (Lithium)
Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from Greece on 2007-07-19
Patient: 58 year old female
Adverse reactions / side effects: Brugada Syndrome, Drug Interaction
Suspect drug(s):
Lithium Carbonate
Dosage: 300 mg; tid; po
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Bipolar Disorder
Propafenone HCL
Dosage: 900 mg, 600 mg; qd; po
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
Adverse event in 58 year old female receiving Lithium Carbonate (Lithium)
Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2007-07-18
Patient: 58 year old female
Adverse reactions / side effects: Brugada Syndrome, Drug Ineffective, Drug Interaction
Suspect drug(s):
Lithium Carbonate
Dosage: 300 mg; tid;po
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Bipolar Disorder
Propafenone HCL
Dosage: see image
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
Adverse event in 38 year old female receiving Lithium Carbonate (Lithium)
Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from Germany on 2007-07-18
Patient: 38 year old female
Adverse reactions / side effects: Hyperlipidaemia, Impaired Fasting Glucose, Blood Cholesterol Increased, Blood Triglycerides Increased, Lipase Increased, Glucose Tolerance Impaired, Hepatic Steatosis
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Lithium Carbonate (Lithium)
Adverse event in 50 year old female receiving Lithium Carbonate (Lithium)
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United Kingdom on 2007-07-17
Patient: 50 year old female, weighing 88.6 kg (194.9 pounds)
Adverse reactions / side effects: Confusional State, Blood Urea Increased, Vomiting, Psychomotor Retardation, Blood Potassium Increased, Flushing, Locked-in Syndrome, Diarrhoea, Blood Sodium Increased, Blood Creatinine Increased, White Blood Cell Count Increased
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Clozaril
Dosage: 600 mg/day
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Schizophrenia
Start date: 2003-12-04
End date: 2007-04-16
Lithium Carbonate
Dosage: 1200mg / day
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Schizophrenia
Other drugs received by patient: Amisulpride; Chlorpromazine; Alprazolam
Adverse event in 50 year old female receiving Lithium Carbonate (Lithium)
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United Kingdom on 2007-07-17
Patient: 50 year old female, weighing 88.6 kg (194.9 pounds)
Adverse reactions / side effects: Confusional State, Blood Urea Increased, Vomiting, Psychomotor Retardation, Blood Potassium Increased, Flushing, Locked-in Syndrome, Diarrhoea, Blood Sodium Increased, Blood Creatinine Increased, White Blood Cell Count Increased
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Clozaril
Dosage: 600 mg/day
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Schizophrenia
Start date: 2003-12-04
End date: 2007-04-16
Lithium Carbonate
Dosage: 1200mg / day
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Schizophrenia
Other drugs received by patient: Amisulpride; Chlorpromazine; Alprazolam
Adverse event in 54 year old female receiving Lithium Carbonate (Lithium)
Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from Turkey on 2007-07-17
Patient: 54 year old female
Adverse reactions / side effects: Blood Iron Decreased, Myoglobinaemia, Pneumonia, Fibrin Degradation Products Increased, Urinary Incontinence, Thalassaemia Beta, Disorientation, Hypernatraemia, Somnolence, Haemoglobin Decreased, Fibrin D Dimer Increased, Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome, Extrapyramidal Disorder, Hyperthyroidism, Deep Vein Thrombosis
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Lithium Carbonate (Lithium)
Other drugs received by patient: Risperidone; Biperiden Hydrochloride TAB
Adverse event in 75 year old female receiving Lithium Carbonate (Lithium)
Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification on 2007-07-16
Patient: 75 year old female
Adverse reactions / side effects: Confusional State, Aphasia, Therapeutic Agent Toxicity, Drug Interaction, Muscular Weakness, Muscle Rigidity, Tremor
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Lithium Carbonate
Administration route: Oral
Nimesulide
Dosage: 100 mg daily
Indication: Pain
Other drugs received by patient: Venlafaxine HCL; Trazodone HCL; Duloxetine; Bisoprolol; Simvastatin; Metformine; Alprazolam; Zopiclon
Adverse event in 27 year old female receiving Lithium Carbonate (Lithium)
Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification on 2007-07-16
Patient: 27 year old female
Adverse reactions / side effects: Intentional Overdose, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Therapeutic Agent Toxicity
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Lithium Carbonate (Lithium)
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