In 2010 I had a manic episode (I'm bipolar) and I had finally decided that I needed to stay on meds for good. I was on lithium and intended to stay on it. I was having some stomach issues and my pdoc asked if I wanted to try lithium oratate, so I made the switch. Within weeks I was manic and back in the hospital.

I've since gone back to lithium carbonate and I have been stable since 2011. I don't know if lithium oratate has any useful applications or not. I do know I would NOT recommend it as a substitute for the real thing for those who need it.

Your situation is different and I don't think the OTC supplement is harmful. Can't attest to whether it would be helpful.