How should you take Eskalith CR Lithobid?
To avoid stomach upset, take Eskalith immediately after meals or with food or milk. Do not change from one brand of lithium to another without consulting your doctor or pharmacist. Take the drug exactly as prescribed. While taking Eskalith, you should drink 10 to 12 glasses of water or fluid a day. To minimize the risk of harmful side effects, eat a balanced diet that includes some salt and lots of liquids. If you have been sweating a great deal or have had diarrhea, make sure you get extra liquids and salt. If you develop an infection with a fever, you may need to cut back on your Eskalith dosage or even quit taking it temporarily. While you are ill, keep in close touch with your doctor. Long-acting forms of lithium, such as Eskalith CR or Lithobid, should be swallowed whole. Do not chew, crush, or break. • If you miss a dose… Ask your doctor what to do; requirements vary for each individual. Do not take 2 doses at once. • Storage instructions… Store at room temperature.
