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

Summary:

Nightmares is reported as a side effect among people who take Lithium carbonate (lithium carbonate), especially for people who are female, 40-49 old, have been taking the drug for 2 - 5 years also take Seroquel, and have Depression.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Nightmares 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 25,651 Lithium carbonate users. Check the latest studies of Lithium carbonate.

What is Nightmares?

Nightmares (unpleasant dreams) is found to be associated with 1,337 drugs and 1,912 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Nightmares.

On Apr, 29, 2026

22,589 people reported to have side effects when taking Lithium carbonate.
Among them, 67 people (0.3%) have Nightmares.

Could Lithium carbonate cause Nightmares?

Among these 67 people:

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

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

female: 55.56 %
male: 44.44 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Lithium carbonate? *

What are other side effects people have besides Nightmares? *

Insomnia (sleeplessness): 27 people, 40.30%
Memory Loss: 20 people, 29.85%
Stress And Anxiety: 19 people, 28.36%
Depression: 18 people, 26.87%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 18 people, 26.87%
Drowsiness: 16 people, 23.88%
Dizziness: 16 people, 23.88%
Weight Increased: 16 people, 23.88%
Tremor (trembling or shaking movements in one or more parts of your body): 16 people, 23.88%
Suicidal Ideation: 15 people, 22.39%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Depression: 11 people, 16.42%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 7 people, 10.45%
Quit Smoking: 5 people, 7.46%
Stress And Anxiety: 4 people, 5.97%
Urinary Tract Infection: 3 people, 4.48%
High Blood Pressure: 3 people, 4.48%
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (an anxiety disorder characterized by intrusive thoughts that produce uneasiness, apprehension, fear, or worry;): 3 people, 4.48%
Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint): 3 people, 4.48%
Pain: 3 people, 4.48%
Psychotic Disorder: 3 people, 4.48%

* 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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