How to Take Lithium Carbonate

Lithium carbonate is a drug often prescribed for bipolar disorder that helps to chemically correct the imbalances in moods. Lithium carbonate helps to ease the drastic moods of the manic state and the depression state, and should only be taken when prescribed by a physician. Be aware of the proper way to take this medication in order to benefit from its effects.

Instructions

1. Take the lithium carbonate in the exact amounts and frequencies specified by your physician. Taking too much, or even too little, can cause the medication to lose its effectiveness.

2. Take lithium carbonate at the same times each day to maintain the appropriate level of the chemicals in your brain.

3. Take the lithium carbonate during meals and with water in order to avoid stomach pain or nausea.

4. Maintain the same level of salt in your diet. Drops or rises in the amount of salt you consume can affect the amount of lithium that is in your blood.

5. Talk with your doctor about any diet changes you need to make so that he can monitor the level of lithium carbonate in your blood.

Tips & Warnings

• This medication can only be taken under the supervision of a mental-health professional. No changes to your medication routine should be made before talking with your physician. If you feel suicidal or homicidal, call your doctor or 911 immediately.

References

• Health Square