How effective is Lithium Carbonate for Mania? (a real world drug study)
Summary:
Overall ratings: 3.4/5 Long term ratings: 3.7/5
This is a phase IV clinical study of how effective Lithium carbonate (lithium carbonate) is for Mania and for what kind of people. The study is created by eHealthMe from 15 Lithium carbonate users and is updated continuously.
What is Lithium carbonate?
Lithium carbonate has active ingredients of lithium carbonate. It is often used in bipolar disorder. eHealthMe is studying from 25,652 Lithium carbonate users. Check the latest studies of Lithium carbonate.
What is Mania?
Mania (a state of abnormally elevated or irritable mood) is found to be associated with 924 drugs and 1,157 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Mania.
eHealthMe: drug outcomes in the real world
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15 people are studied for taking Lithium carbonate in Mania
Overall effectiveness (number of people):

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

Lithium carbonate effectiveness for Mania (number of people):
Overall:
- not at all: 0
- somewhat: 3
- moderate: 4
- high: 7
- very high: 1
Long Term:
- not at all: 0
- somewhat: 1
- moderate: 2
- high: 5
- very high: 1
Gender of people who take Lithium carbonate for Mania *:
- female: 60 %
- male: 40 %
Age of people who take Lithium carbonate for Mania *:
- 0-1: 0.0 %
- 2-9: 0.0 %
- 10-19: 6.67 %
- 20-29: 6.67 %
- 30-39: 20.0 %
- 40-49: 13.33 %
- 50-59: 33.33 %
- 60+: 20.0 %
Who find Lithium Carbonate more effective for Mania?
Gender of people who take Lithium carbonate for Mania *:
- female: 37.5 %
- male: 62.5 %
Age of people who take Lithium carbonate for Mania *:
- 0-1: 0.0 %
- 2-9: 0.0 %
- 10-19: 12.5 %
- 20-29: 0.0 %
- 30-39: 12.5 %
- 40-49: 0.0 %
- 50-59: 50.0 %
- 60+: 25.0 %
* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.
Do you take Lithium carbonate?
- You can start a phase IV clinical trial to monitor Lithium carbonate 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 publications that referenced our studies:
- Ersoy MA, Ersoy HT, "Manic symptoms associated with isotretinoin and methylphenidate combination: a case report", Klinik Psikofarmakoloji Bülteni-Bulletin of Clinical Psychopharmacology, 2014 Sep .
- Pong YH, Lu YC, Tsai VF, Huang PL, Hsieh JT, Chang HC, "Acute manic and psychotic symptoms following subcutaneous leuprolide acetate in a male patient without prior psychiatric history: A case report and literature review", Urological Science, 2014 Mar .
- Harris YT, Harris AZ, "Cabergoline associated with first episode mania", Psychosomatics, 2012 Jan .
- Ersoy MA, Ersoy HT, "Manic symptoms associated with isotretinoin and methylphenidate combination: a case report", Klinik Psikofarmakoloji Bülteni-Bulletin of Clinical Psychopharmacology, 2014 Sep .
- Pong YH, Lu YC, Tsai VF, Huang PL, Hsieh JT, Chang HC, "Acute manic and psychotic symptoms following subcutaneous leuprolide acetate in a male patient without prior psychiatric history: A case report and literature review", Urological Science, 2014 Mar .
- Harris YT, Harris AZ, "Cabergoline associated with first episode mania", Psychosomatics, 2012 Jan .
Related studies
Alternative drugs to, pros and cons of:
- Lithium carbonate (25,652 reports)
Treatments, associated drugs and conditions:
- Mania (24,994 reports)
How the study uses the data?
The study is based on lithium carbonate (the active ingredients of Lithium carbonate) and Lithium carbonate (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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