Lithium - LITH-ee-um is using to treat the manic stage of bipolar disorder - manic-depressive illness. Manic-depressive diseaseds experience severe mood changes, ranging from an excited or manic state - for example, unusual anger or irritability or a false sense of well-being to depression or sadness. Lithium is using to reduce the frequency and severity of manic states. Lithium may also reduce the frequency and severity of depression in bipolar disorder.
It is not known how lithium works to stabilize a person's mood. However, it does act on the central nervous system. It helps you to have more control over your emotions and helps you cope better with the problems of living.
It is important that you and your family understand all the effects of lithium. These effects depend on your individual condition and response and the amount of lithium you use. You also must know when to contact your family doctor if there are problems with the drug's use. Lithium may also be using for other conditions as determined by your family doctor.
This drug is available only with your family doctor's prescription, in the following dosage forms:
Some commonly using brand names are:
In the USA
In Canada
Generic name product may be available in the USA