Lithium Carbonate

Common brands: Lithobid, Lithium Carbonate Er, Lithium Carbonate Lithium Carbonate, Lithium Carbonicum, Seroquel Xr

Top reporter: Ani Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Atypical Antipsychotic [EPC]Benzodiazepine [EPC]Mood Stabilizer [EPC]Anti-epileptic Agent [EPC]Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug [EPC]
16,747
Total Reports
4,416
Serious Reports
1,187
Death Reports
30
Reported Reactions
Death Report Ratio: High (7.09%)

Patient Demographics

Male
6,534
Female
8,904

Reported Adverse Reactions (30)

Side effects reported in FDA adverse event reports for Lithium Carbonate.

# Reaction Reports % of Total
1 TOXICITY TO VARIOUS AGENTS 1,202
6.4%
2 DRUG INEFFECTIVE 1,135
6.0%
3 TREMOR 1,089
5.8%
4 DRUG INTERACTION 994
5.3%
5 NAUSEA 835
4.4%
6 WEIGHT INCREASED 822
4.4%
7 INSOMNIA 723
3.8%
8 DEPRESSION 714
3.8%
9 FATIGUE 700
3.7%
10 VOMITING 668
3.5%
11 CONFUSIONAL STATE 642
3.4%
12 SOMNOLENCE 634
3.4%
13 ANXIETY 617
3.3%
14 SUICIDE ATTEMPT 587
3.1%
15 DIZZINESS 583
3.1%
16 OFF LABEL USE 579
3.1%
17 DIARRHOEA 558
3.0%
18 SUICIDAL IDEATION 509
2.7%
19 HEADACHE 489
2.6%
20 PYREXIA 485
2.6%
21 DIABETES MELLITUS 466
2.5%
22 AGITATION 458
2.4%
23 OVERDOSE 450
2.4%
24 THERAPEUTIC AGENT TOXICITY 442
2.3%
25 FALL 437
2.3%
26 ASTHENIA 435
2.3%
27 MANIA 421
2.2%
28 HYPERTENSION 409
2.2%
29 MALAISE 408
2.2%
30 DYSPNOEA 386
2.0%

Important Disclaimer

FDA adverse event reports are submitted voluntarily and do not prove causation. A reported reaction does not mean the drug caused it. Drugs with more users naturally have more reports. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before making medication decisions.