Looking throught the Ask Patient site on what others rated Lithium I came across a ton of positives. But some disturbing side effects, and this was from the positive people. As for this quote:

"900 mg: slight weight gain (5-8lbs), hand tremor, significant hair loss (~1/3), tooth pain, very rapid tooth decay (lost 2 teeth with *very* good oral hygiene), decreased cognitive abilities. "

Umm... I know about the slight weight gain, which of course by diet and excercise can be controlled. But whats with the signaificant hair loss and very rapid tooth decay (lost 2 teeth!) my god. Has anyone ran into anything like this???

Now im starting to question it again. =(

Thanks guys.

Ah something else I wanted to ask,

Since this medication has a very fine line at the therapeutic level and being toxic, what happens if it edges over the toxic level? Do you instantly die or get sick or what. lol

And can you drink alcohol when on it (I enjoy beer very much) and can you take normal painkillers like Tylenol and Advil? I read someone on the warning label about ibuprofen or something.