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My hubby takes lithium 1200 a day. He was told one side effect would be that it will take 20 years off his life. Has anyone else heard this?

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Lithium has quite a few controversial side effects in my honest opinion, but I haven't found anything stating that it will take literally 20 years off your life after treatment.

I came across a few reports from other individuals who have been taking it for 15+ years with few problems. However some of the potential side effects make me wonder why this drug has remained on the market:

blackouts
seizures
fast, slow, irregular, or pounding heartbeat
chest tightness
hallucinations (seeing things or hearing voices that do not exist)
crossed eyes
painful, cold, or discolored fingers and toes
pounding noises inside the head
changes in vision
paleness
loss of coordination
shaking of a part of your body that you cannot control
muscle weakness, stiffness, twitching, or tightness

You can learn more about this drug on the page for Lithium Details

Does your husband seem to be tolerating it well?

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I have taken Lithium for 12 years(1200mg) I am trying to get off it.Any suggestions?

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