Lithodel

It takes some time before you see improvement in your symptoms after taking Lithodel 300mg Tablet. Though it varies from person to person, it may take 1-3 weeks or longer for you to see the full benefits of Lithodel 300mg Tablet. Do not stop taking Lithodel 300mg Tablet if you feel you are not improving. Instead, discuss it with your doctor.

Yes, Lithodel 300mg Tablet 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, Lithodel 300mg Tablet may cause kidney problems. Lithodel 300mg Tablet 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 Lithodel 300mg Tablet, your doctor will get blood tests done to see if your kidney function is normal. During Lithodel 300mg Tablet therapy, any gradual or sudden changes in renal function, even within the normal range, may indicate the need for re-evaluation of treatment.

Lithodel 300mg Tablet can cause both weight gain or weight loss. You should keep a check on your weight during Lithodel 300mg Tablet 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 Lithodel 300mg Tablet or some other reason.

Lithodel 300mg Tablet therapy should only be started if adequate facilities for assessing Lithodel 300mg Tablet levels are available. This is because Lithodel 300mg Tablet toxicity is related to increased levels of Lithodel 300mg Tablet in blood. Lithodel 300mg Tablet toxicity can even occur at dose which is effective for treatment. Therefore, your doctor may closely monitor your Lithodel 300mg Tablet levels weekly until stabilization is achieved, then weekly for one month and then at monthly intervals thereafter.

Take Lithodel 300mg Tablet 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 Lithodel 300mg Tablet levels.

You should inform your doctor about the medicines you are taking before starting Lithodel 300mg Tablet since many medicines interfere with the working of Lithodel 300mg Tablet. Some medicines decrease the levels of Lithodel 300mg Tablet 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.