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Suggest Treatment For Severe Bipolar Disorder
I have a 43 yr. old niece who is severe bipolar. She is on lithium. She has hand tremors & recently has had involuntary shaking of her head. Her Dr. says, it is from the lithium. Would this shaking be temporary or permanent? Can anything be done to stop or control the head shaking? I am a retired RN. Thank-you for your time!! Jan
Mon, 15 Dec 2014
Hello Jan. I have been through your question and understand your concern.
Unfortunately, this is a very common adverse effect of lithium, with several studies reporting a 45% incidence. It tends to happen less with time, but it is difficult to say for sure if it is going to be temporary or permanent. As an adverse effect you should consider withdrawing from this drug and switching to another one.
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Unfortunately, this is a very common adverse effect of lithium, with several studies reporting a 45% incidence. It tends to happen less with time, but it is difficult to say for sure if it is going to be temporary or permanent. As an adverse effect you should consider withdrawing from this drug and switching to another one.
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