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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
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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
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Can I Take Lithium Carbonate Instead Of Lithobid?

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