Lithex

It takes some time before you see improvement in your symptoms after taking Lithex 400mg Tablet SR. Though it varies from person to person, it may take 1-3 weeks or longer for you to see the full benefits of Lithex 400mg Tablet SR. Do not stop taking Lithex 400mg Tablet SR if you feel you are not improving. Instead, discuss it with your doctor.

Yes, Lithex 400mg Tablet SR can cause nervous system disorders like sleepiness and dizziness and feeling confused. It can also cause rapid eye movements, blurred vision, or blind spots in your eyesight. If you experience any of these symptoms, consult your doctor. In addition, avoid driving or operating heavy machinery as it can be hazardous for you.

Yes, Lithex 400mg Tablet SR may cause kidney problems. Lithex 400mg Tablet SR is not prescribed in patients who already have severe kidney impairment. The kidney problems may not be reversible and the symptoms include swollen ankles, passing a lot of urine and feeling thirsty. Before starting treatment with Lithex 400mg Tablet SR, your doctor will get blood tests done to see if your kidney function is normal. During Lithex 400mg Tablet SR therapy, any gradual or sudden changes in renal function, even within the normal range, may indicate the need for re-evaluation of treatment.

Lithex 400mg Tablet SR can cause both weight gain or weight loss. You should keep a check on your weight during Lithex 400mg Tablet SR therapy. If you feel you are gaining or losing too much weight, consult your doctor who will assess whether the change in weight is due to Lithex 400mg Tablet SR or some other reason.

Lithex 400mg Tablet SR therapy should only be started if adequate facilities for assessing Lithex 400mg Tablet SR levels are available. This is because Lithex 400mg Tablet SR toxicity is related to increased levels of Lithex 400mg Tablet SR in blood. Lithex 400mg Tablet SR toxicity can even occur at dose which is effective for treatment. Therefore, your doctor may closely monitor your Lithex 400mg Tablet SR levels weekly until stabilization is achieved, then weekly for one month and then at monthly intervals thereafter.

Take Lithex 400mg Tablet SR exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Check with your doctor if you are not sure. It is meant for oral administration and can be taken with or without food. However, if you start following a certain type of diet, talk to your doctor first. Any drastic changes in the amount of water you drink or amount of sodium (salt) in your diet may require more frequent monitoring of Lithex 400mg Tablet SR levels.

You should inform your doctor about the medicines you are taking before starting Lithex 400mg Tablet SR since many medicines interfere with the working of Lithex 400mg Tablet SR. Some medicines decrease the levels of Lithex 400mg Tablet SR in blood which means that it will not work well. These include theophylline (for asthma), caffeine, anything containing sodium bicarbonate, or a special group of diuretics (water tablets) called carbonic anhydrase inhibitors and urea used to treat skin conditions.