What side effects are possible with PMS-Lithium Carbonate?
The side effects listed below are not experienced by everyone who takes this medication. If you are concerned about side effects, discuss the risks and benefits of this medication with your health professional. They may be able to help you to deal with some of the effects. The following side effects may go away as your body becomes used to the medicine; check with your doctor if they continue or become bothersome. More common: • increased frequency of urination or loss of bladder control (more common for women than for men, usually begins 2 to 7 years after start of treatment) • increased thirst • nausea (mild) • trembling of hands (slight) Less common: • acne or skin rash • bloated feeling or pressure in the stomach • muscle twitching (slight) Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur: Less common: • confusion, poor memory, or lack of awareness • difficulty breathing (especially during hard work or exercise) • fainting • fast or slow heartbe
