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How To Cure Reaction Caused By The Lithium Drug?

my room mate had a severe reaction to the drug lithium took it for two weeks, he is in the hospital now, will there be any problems in the future,meaning being t not taking care of himself,,,,,,,,,,,put into an assisted living place, he cant take care of himself and has been hospitalised for 12 times in the last two years.
Tue, 28 Jan 2014
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From the available description it appears that your friend has the lithium toxicity. Lithium is a drug that used commonly for treatment of mood disorder.
Lithium toxicity severity varies from person to person.
If he recovers there wont be any problem related to lithium reaction.
Not able to take care of himself is different issue that need to treated vigorously.
It will be better if you write back to me with his complete history so I can guide in the management of your friend. It is also possible to reduce the risk of hospitalization if proper nursing care can be provided at home by the family members or community nurse.


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How To Cure Reaction Caused By The Lithium Drug?

Dear User, Thanks for using health care magic. From the available description it appears that your friend has the lithium toxicity. Lithium is a drug that used commonly for treatment of mood disorder. Lithium toxicity severity varies from person to person. If he recovers there wont be any problem related to lithium reaction. Not able to take care of himself is different issue that need to treated vigorously. It will be better if you write back to me with his complete history so I can guide in the management of your friend. It is also possible to reduce the risk of hospitalization if proper nursing care can be provided at home by the family members or community nurse. Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help . Thanks