How effective is Lithobid for Bipolar I Disorder? (a real world drug study)
Summary:
Overall ratings: 3.9/5 Long term ratings: 3.7/5
This is a phase IV clinical study of how effective Lithobid (lithium carbonate) is for Bipolar i disorder and for what kind of people. The study is created by eHealthMe from 14 Lithobid users and is updated continuously.
What is Lithobid?
Lithobid has active ingredients of lithium carbonate. It is often used in bipolar disorder. eHealthMe is studying from 1,281 Lithobid users. Check the latest studies of Lithobid.
What is Bipolar i disorder?
Bipolar i disorder (mood disorder that is characterized by at least one manic or mixed episode) is found to be associated with 381 drugs and 831 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Bipolar i disorder.
14 people are studied for taking Lithobid in Bipolar i disorder
Overall effectiveness (number of people):

Long term (1+ years) effectiveness (number of people):

Lithobid effectiveness for Bipolar i disorder (number of people):
Overall:
- not at all: 0
- somewhat: 1
- moderate: 5
- high: 3
- very high: 5
Long Term:
- not at all: 0
- somewhat: 1
- moderate: 4
- high: 1
- very high: 3
Gender of people who take Lithobid for Bipolar i disorder *:
- female: 78.57 %
- male: 21.43 %
Age of people who take Lithobid for Bipolar i disorder *:
- 0-1: 0.0 %
- 2-9: 0.0 %
- 10-19: 7.14 %
- 20-29: 14.29 %
- 30-39: 21.43 %
- 40-49: 7.14 %
- 50-59: 35.71 %
- 60+: 14.29 %
Who find Lithobid more effective for Bipolar I Disorder?
Gender of people who take Lithobid for Bipolar i disorder *:
- female: 87.5 %
- male: 12.5 %
Age of people who take Lithobid for Bipolar i disorder *:
- 0-1: 0.0 %
- 2-9: 0.0 %
- 10-19: 0.0 %
- 20-29: 12.5 %
- 30-39: 12.5 %
- 40-49: 12.5 %
- 50-59: 50.0 %
- 60+: 12.5 %
* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.
Do you take Lithobid?
- You can start a phase IV clinical trial to monitor Lithobid safety and effectiveness.How to use the study?
DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.
Related studies
Alternative drugs to, pros and cons of:
- Lithobid (1,281 reports)
Treatments, associated drugs and conditions:
- Bipolar i disorder (18,481 reports)
How the study uses the data?
The study is based on lithium carbonate (the active ingredients of Lithobid) and Lithobid (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study neither.
Who is eHealthMe?
With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).
WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION
WARNING: Please DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting a physician since doing so could be hazardous to your health.
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