Lithium Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity
COMMON side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression
- An Increased Need To Urinate Often
- Diarrhea
- Dizziness
- Excessive Thirst
- Involuntary Leakage Of Urine
- Low Energy
- Muscle Tremors
- Nausea
- Vomiting
INFREQUENT side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression
- Diabetes Insipidus
- Fainting
- High Levels Of White Blood Cells
If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression
- A Skin Rash
- Abnormal Manner Of Walking
- Acne
- Constipation
- Loss Of Muscle Coordination
- Muscle Weakness
- Skin Inflammation
- Taste Impairment
- Visible Water Retention
- Weight Gain
RARE side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression
- A Condition With Low Thyroid Hormone Levels
- A Goiter
- A Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Angioedema
- A Type Of Brain Function Problem Called Encephalopathy
- A Type Of Significant Allergic Skin Reaction Called DRESS Syndrome
- Abnormal Functioning Of The Sinus Node Of The Heart
- Abnormal Heart Electrical Signals
- Abnormal Muscle Movements
- Accidental Falls
- An Abnormal Increase In Muscle Tone
- Coma
- Hallucinations
- Heart Throbbing Or Pounding
- High Amount Of Calcium In The Blood
- High Amount Of Magnesium In The Blood
- High Pressure Within The Skull
- Increased Activity Of The Parathyroid Gland
- Irregular Involuntary Spasms Of Limbs Or Facial Muscles
- Low Amount Of Sodium In The Blood
- Low Blood Pressure
- Nephrotic Syndrome, A Type Of Kidney Disorder
- Overactive Thyroid Gland
- Pseudotumor Cerebri, A Condition With High Fluid Pressure In The Brain
- Seizures
- Serotonin Syndrome, A Type Of Disorder With High Serotonin Levels
- Sinoatrial Block, A Disorder Of The Heart Beat
- Sinus Bradycardia
- Slow Heartbeat
- Ventricular Premature Beats
If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression
- A Condition Where There Is Excess Sugar In The Urine
- A Sensation Of Feeling Cold
- A Skin Ulcer
- A Type Of Stomach Irritation Called Gastritis
- Blind Spot In The Eye
- Blurred Vision
- Bulging Of The Eyes
- Confusion
- Decreased Appetite
- Decreased Urine Production
- Dehydration
- Depression
- Drowsiness
- Dry Hair
- Dry Mouth
- Dry Skin
- Elevation Of Proteins In The Urine
- Exaggerated Deep Reflexes
- Excess Urination
- Finger Pain
- Gas
- Hair Loss
- Headache
- High Blood Sugar
- Indifferent Behavior
- Inflammation Of A Hair Follicle
- Intense Abdominal Pain
- Itching
- Joint Pain
- Low Energy And Weakness
- Muscle Twitching
- Nervousness
- Nystagmus, A Condition With Involuntary Eye Movements
- Poisoning Caused By Anticholinergic Medication
- Psoriasis
- Raynaud's Phenomenon, A Condition Where Blood Vessels Constrict Too Much With Coldness Or Stress
- Sensation Of Spinning Or Whirling
- Slurred Speech
- Stupor
- Swelling Of The Ankles
- Swelling Of The Wrists
- The Inability To Control A Bowel Movement
- The Inability To Have An Erection
- Weight Loss
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