Taking Lithium While Pregnant
Eskalith toxicity; Lithane toxicity; Lithobid toxicity; Lithonate toxicity; Lithotabs toxicity
Symptoms
ACUTE TOXICITY
After taking too much lithium you will have symptoms such as:
Diarrhea - Dizziness
- Nausea
- Stomach pains
- Vomiting
- Weakness
You may also have some of the following nervous system symptoms, depending on how much lithium you took:
Coma - Hand tremors
- Incoordination of arms and legs (ataxia)
- Muscle twitches
- Seizures
- Slurred speech
- Uncontrollable eye movement (nystagmus)
Heart problems...
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