Foros Universia :: Ver tema - Pictures of Lithium Carbonate Buscar Miembros Grupos de Usuarios Registrarse Use Lithium Carbonate as directed by your doctor.* To avoid stomach upset, take Lithium Carbonate immediately after meals or with food or milk.* While taking Lithium Carbonate, you should drink 10 to 12 glasses of water or fluid a day. To minimize the risk of harmful side effects, eat a balanced diet that includes some salt and lots of liquids. If you have been sweating a great deal or have had diarrhea, make sure you get extra liquids and salt.Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Lithium Carbonate. Check with your doctor if any of these most common side effects persist or become bothersome:* mild hand tremor; mild thirst; temporary, mild nausea and general discomfort at the beginning of treatment.Seek medical attention right away if any of these severe side effects occur:* severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); blurred vision; confusion; diarrhea; drowsiness; excessive weight gain; fainting; giddiness; inability to control the bladder or bowels; increased thirst; increased or decreased urination; involuntary twitching or muscle movements; loss of consciousness; loss of coordination; muscle weakness; persistent headache; persistent or severe nausea; ringing in the ears; seizures; slow or irregular heartbeat; slurred speech; swelling of the ankles or wrists; unsteadiness; vision changes; vomiting.
