Brief Answer:
Lithium has number of side effects at high dose
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for using healthcare magic. I, Dr Abhishek Kapoor, would help you in this query.
I think, the mood swings and suicidal tendency in your case is due to
borderline personality disorder. Underline depressive symptoms are commonly seen in borderline personality patients and same thing is with you.
In that case, treatment include a
mood stabilizer and antidepressant. Lithium is a mood stabilizer and like other drugs, it has also number of side effects like Hand tremor, increased thirst, increased urination,
diarrhea, vomiting, weight gain, impaired memory, poor concentration,
drowsiness, hair loss, acne, decreased thyroid function etc, but it would help to control suicidal ideas. At low dose, it has very less side effects, rest vary from patient to patient.
Both lithium and fludac (
Fluoxetine) would help to overcome the depressive symptoms, so there is no need to think about side effects and just take the medicines.
In case, you need further help, you can ask.
Regards
Dr. Abhishek Kapoor
Psychiatrist