Lithium

Common brands: Seroquel Xr, Seroquel, Zyprexa Zydis, Zyprexa, Zyprexa Intramuscular

Top reporter: Advagen Pharma Ltd

Atypical Antipsychotic [EPC]Benzodiazepine [EPC]Mood Stabilizer [EPC]Anti-epileptic Agent [EPC]Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug [EPC]
24,747
Total Reports
8,638
Serious Reports
2,087
Death Reports
30
Reported Reactions
Death Report Ratio: High (8.43%)

Patient Demographics

Male
9,418
Female
13,055

Reported Adverse Reactions (30)

Side effects reported in FDA adverse event reports for Lithium.

# Reaction Reports % of Total
1 DRUG INEFFECTIVE 2,272
7.7%
2 TOXICITY TO VARIOUS AGENTS 2,240
7.6%
3 OFF LABEL USE 1,580
5.3%
4 DRUG INTERACTION 1,552
5.3%
5 TREMOR 1,479
5.0%
6 NAUSEA 1,369
4.6%
7 WEIGHT INCREASED 1,166
3.9%
8 FATIGUE 1,074
3.6%
9 VOMITING 1,044
3.5%
10 DEPRESSION 1,002
3.4%
11 ANXIETY 976
3.3%
12 SOMNOLENCE 920
3.1%
13 SUICIDAL IDEATION 904
3.1%
14 INSOMNIA 903
3.1%
15 DIZZINESS 827
2.8%
16 CONFUSIONAL STATE 811
2.7%
17 CONDITION AGGRAVATED 807
2.7%
18 DIARRHOEA 778
2.6%
19 MANIA 765
2.6%
20 COMPLETED SUICIDE 737
2.5%
21 HEADACHE 722
2.4%
22 OVERDOSE 718
2.4%
23 PSYCHOTIC DISORDER 649
2.2%
24 SUICIDE ATTEMPT 640
2.2%
25 NEUROLEPTIC MALIGNANT SYNDROME 619
2.1%
26 ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY 610
2.1%
27 ASTHENIA 610
2.1%
28 FEELING ABNORMAL 602
2.0%
29 PRODUCT USE IN UNAPPROVED INDICATION 589
2.0%
30 PNEUMONIA 582
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.