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Can I Take Lithium Carbonate Instead Of Lithobid?
i HAVE BEEN ON LITHOBID @252.00 PER MONTH FOR 10 YEARS AND i JUST DECIDED TO SWITCH TO LITHIUM CARBONATE @ 15.00 A MONTH DUE TO FINANCES wHAT SHOULD i LOOK OUT FOR ? i DON T WANT TO HAVE ANY PROBLEMS AND iHOPE THIS IS GOOD FOR ME. i AM A 44 YEAR OLD FEMALE 5 7 AND 160 LBS CURRENTLY HEALTHY i ALSO TAKE SYNTHROID FOR THYROID
Thu, 3 Aug 2023
Hi,
Actually, Lithobid is extended release formulation of lithium carbonate which means it remains in your blood almost all the day which is required for your treatment . unfortunately you cannot switch to lithium carbonate as its effect is temporary.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Fahum Akhter, General & Family Physician
Actually, Lithobid is extended release formulation of lithium carbonate which means it remains in your blood almost all the day which is required for your treatment . unfortunately you cannot switch to lithium carbonate as its effect is temporary.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Fahum Akhter, General & Family Physician
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