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Speaking from Experience: Lithium
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By Kimberly Read & Marcia Purse, About.com

Updated June 19, 2006

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Information taken from posts written by members of the About Bipolar Disorder Forum Community about their experiences with Lithium, which is used as a mood stabilizer in the treatment of manic-depressive illness.

Please be aware that this material contains the personal experiences and opinions of consumers and in no way should be construed as medical advice.

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  1. How Well Does It Work For You?
  2. Dosage
  3. General Side Effects
  4. Specific Side Effects: Thyroid * Swelling * Diarrhea * Hair Loss * Memory Loss
  5. Lithium and Weight Gain
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