lithium is a toxic salt to us

they are testing your functions kindeny liver thyroid all that stuff to make sure the lithium is not making them react to it
lithium (lithium carbonate): A Synopsis for the Educated Consumer | The Good, the Bad & the Funny of these Crazy Meds

i personally do not react well to this drug .......i was on it for years with weekly blood test ordered in my teen years ........if it working for u i am happy .....but u should keep a list of dates and effects u notice so if u get to a set limit u decided on u can ask the doctor to be changed off this

my ending dose was 3600 mgs total 1200mg breakfast lunch before bed