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It doesn't. As stated in the medical literature and the psychiatric evaluations of this substance, lithium carbonate only "seems to" have an effect. The best solution to behavioral and mental problems, based on research studies, is to have appropriate relationships throughout the life span.
My life has literally been saved by the consumption of 900mgs of lithium carbonate each day. Prior to being correctly diagnosed as bipolar, for over 30 years I fought through periods of suicidal depression interspersed with short periods of overconfidence and idiotic behaviour. I now cope with all situations, good and bad.
Search the internet for current scientific research into the use of lithium as a remedial treatment for Alzheimer's disease and lithium's effect on brain tissue mass.
The mechanism of action of mood stabilizers like Lithium, Depakote, etc. is not known; all that is known is they generally work to stabilize bipolar mood swings, although some do not work as well as others do in some patients. This is why it often takes many "experiments" to get the right dosages and drug combinations.
1500mgs of Depakote worked for me for many years, but now I'm on 1000mgs Depakote and 600mgs Lithium Carbonate.
What else can I help you with?
If lithium carbonate contains 18.8 percent lithium. What mass of lithium is present in a 1.55g of lithium carbonate?
To work out the mass of one element within a compound (ie the mass of Lithium in Lithium Carbonate), first work out the RFM (Relative Formula Mass) of the compound. To do this, look on the periodic table (PT) & add up the RAM (Relative Atomic Mass) of all of the atoms in the compound (the RAM is the larger of the 2 numbers in each box on the PT). So, if the formula for one molecule of Lithium Carbonate is Li2CO3, then the RFM is Li + Li + C + O + O + O = 7 + 7 + 12 + 16 + 16 + 16 = 74 Next work out what percentage of the compound is the element you want to know. So, Lithium accounts for 14 (2 Lithiums = 7 x 2) out of every 74 grams of Lithium Carbonate. As a percentage, this is ( 14 / 74 ) x 100 = 18.9 %. So, 18.9% of 1.55g [ ( 1.55 / 100 ) x 18.9 ] = 0.29g So there is 0.29g of Lithium is 1.55g of Lithium Carbonate.
How does lithium work?
No one knows the mechanism of action for Lithium, Depakote, or any of the other mood stabilizers. All that's known is they usually work, although not as well in every patient.
Is Lexapro a lithium?
I am on Seroquel AND Lithium Carbonate, in 2 separate pills. Seroquel mainly consists of Quetiapine, and whatever they use to cover the pill with, which is NOT lithium. Also , if Seroquel had lithium in it, the doctor would not prescribe me lithium on the side, as that would be doubling up on it and be very dangerous.Hope this helps,Lightning_Po
Is lithium a maoi?
If by maoi you mean a mono-amine oxidase inhibitor, then no, it is not.
What drugs can be used instead of Lithium for Bipolar?
Some alternative medications for bipolar disorder include anticonvulsants (such as valproate, lamotrigine) and atypical antipsychotics (such as olanzapine, quetiapine). These medications can help stabilize mood swings in individuals with bipolar disorder and may be used if lithium is not effective or tolerated. It is important to work closely with a healthcare provider to determine the best treatment option for each individual.
What element is used to treat depression?
A medicines used to treat depression is often referred to as lithium but it is NOT the element lithium. Taking pure lithium metal would be very dangerous as it is a very reactive alkali metal.
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Is it safe to take lithium carbonate with Lexapro?
Yes since that is what I am currently taking. I am on the max doseage of Lithium have been for over a yr and just started Lexapro today so I dont think my Dr would of put me on something that would kill me.
What does lithium do if you're not bipolar?
Depending what other medications you are taking Lithium will work the same way. However Lithium is note just for bipolar affective disorder is can in certain circumstances be used for other conditions. Try to think about it like this; if you have a sore head you might take some pain relief (Tylenol etc) if you have a fever you might also take Tylenol. When you have the fever you might not have a sore head, the Tylenol will help the fever but because your head isn't in pain there is no need for it to act on it. Lithium is the same, if you do not have bipolar there is no need for the anti-manic action of Lithium BUT if you have other symptoms that may need Lithium then it will work on them. Remember if your taking Lithium to look after your kidneys and be familiar with the signs of Lithium Toxicity.
Why does Lithium Carbonate not work if you start it then discontinue use then start it again?
Certain drugs, in this case Lithium, need two things: A specific drug concentration level and time to work on your body. Because of the chemical makeup of lithium and how it reacts on certain parts of your body, there is a a lag sometimes between starting treatment and seeing an effect. So if you stop, the drug levels go down and the certain parts of you body return to the pre-drug state causing you to need to "retitrate" your dose.
What are some uses for lithium?
Lithium is used to make lithium-ion batteries, and lithium carbonate is used as a medication for Bipolar disorder.
Is there a better way of curing mood swingselation and mania other than using lithium?
Lithium is a good medication because it is inexpensive. It does not cause a lot of horrible side effects, and around 75 percent of bipolars have very good results with it. However, if it does not work for you, there are still other medicines to try. Some examples include Depakote, Lamictal, and Tegretol.
