Lithium carbonate and Clonus - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Clonus is reported as a side effect among people who take Lithium carbonate (lithium carbonate), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Quetiapine Fumarate, and have Psychomotor hyperactivity.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Clonus when taking Lithium carbonate. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 22,589 people who have side effects when taking Lithium carbonate from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

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 Clonus?

Clonus (series of involuntary, rhythmic, muscular contractions and relaxations) is found to be associated with 290 drugs and 561 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Clonus.

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On Sep, 03, 2026

22,589 people reported to have side effects when taking Lithium carbonate.
Among them, 43 people (0.19%) have Clonus.

Among these 43 people:

How long have people been on Lithium carbonate when they have Clonus? *

What is the gender of people who have Clonus when taking Lithium carbonate? *

female: 67.57 %
male: 32.43 %

What is the age of people who have Clonus when taking Lithium carbonate? *

What are other drugs people take besides Lithium carbonate? *

What are other side effects people have besides Clonus? *

Tremor (trembling or shaking movements in one or more parts of your body): 28 people, 65.12%
Hyperreflexia (overactive or over responsive reflexes): 13 people, 30.23%
Blood Creatinine Increased: 12 people, 27.91%
Confusional State: 12 people, 27.91%
Diarrhea: 12 people, 27.91%
Nausea And Vomiting: 11 people, 25.58%
Dehydration (dryness resulting from the removal of water): 9 people, 20.93%
Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 8 people, 18.60%
Muscle Rigidity (muscle stiffness): 8 people, 18.60%
Weakness: 8 people, 18.60%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Psychomotor Hyperactivity (feelings of extreme restlessness): 8 people, 18.60%
Sedation: 2 people, 4.65%
Lower Respiratory Tract Infection: 2 people, 4.65%
High Blood Pressure: 2 people, 4.65%
Cardiac Disorder: 2 people, 4.65%
Vasoplegia Syndrome (low systemic vascular resistance): 1 person, 2.33%
Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (a rare blood disorder characterized by clotting in small blood vessels of the body): 1 person, 2.33%
Schizoaffective Disorder (a mental disorder characterized by disordered thought): 1 person, 2.33%
Pain: 1 person, 2.33%
Neuromuscular Blockade Reversal: 1 person, 2.33%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It 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.

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.

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).

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