Lithicab 300 MG Tablet Health Feed

Hello,
You must drink a lot of water atleast 10 to 12 glasses.
Should include high fiber diet - salads and fruit
And kindly include exercise or brisk walk for atleast 15 mins per day.

Antidepressants do not have side effects which cannot be managed. Depression has worse effects on health and general well being of a person than side effects of medications if any.
Lithium tests are advised usually if you already are taking any medications for your problem. It is a mood stabilizer and used for resistant relapsing depressions or bipolar disorders.
Consult online for any queries and assistance.

Lithium causes a lot of side effects. Facial puffiness being one of them
its always good to consult before you start a medication. Without examination it is nearly impossible to comment on your health status
Medicines can only be told once examined as they should not harm in any way if not benefitting.

Yes as these medicines have been prescribed by registered dr, it will be accordingly only. Don't worry, and take medicines as prescribed.

Patient remains stable with medicine. Go for regular follow up. Chances of passing disease to children can not be ruled out.

Hello. Well d progress can be assessed by the mood changes and behaviour of the patient. His sleep n family interactions. But lithium is a drug with low safety margin. Regular blood tests particularly platelet count etc are imp. Do keep in touch.

You can take all kinds of nuts and dry fruits. That has nothing to do with your medication. Take plenty of fruits also.

Dear lybrate-user,
Insomnia may be an early warning sign of mania or a symptom of depression. If the cause is treated, then you can sleep well. You may not need a separate treatment for insomnia. You are already taking alprax 0.5 mg which also serves as a sedative. There can be other causes for insomnia. Those need to be looked into. Please follow up with your psychiatrist.

To reduce weight you should check your cal intake, it should be between 1000-1200 avoid hot, spicy, fried and junk food concentrate more on fruits and veggies eat light and digestible food eat every 2 hrly eat healthy and balanced diet.

Dear Zeeshan,
Nice to know that you feel better with lithium and lamotrigine.
Lithium is time tested effective tablet for bipolar disorder, especially for hypomania.
Constipation is NOT a side effect of lithium. On the other hand, lithium being a salt causes loose motions in few persons. Find other causes for constipation and settle them continuing lithium.
Hair fall is due to Depakote that you have taken before one month. NOT due to lithium. It will settle down by itself. Otherw...more