Lithosun SR Tablet Substitute

No, you are not recommended to take Lithosun SR Tablet with fluoxetine or other antidepressants such as paroxetine and sertraline as co-administration of these medicines may increase the risk of a rare and serious condition known as serotonin syndrome. If you experience blurred vision, increased heart rate, hallucination, fits, confusion, muscle stiffness or spasm, vomiting, nausea, diarrhoea, excessive sweating, stomach cramps, fever, shaking or shivering, please consult a doctor immediately. However, before using Lithosun SR Tablet with any other medicines, you are advised to contact your doctor.

Lithosun SR Tablet is not recommended for hypothyroid (underactive thyroid gland) patients as it may increase the risk of low levels of thyroid hormone. Therefore, if you have hypothyroidism, please inform your doctor before taking Lithosun SR Tablet . Also, thyroid levels are checked generally before starting treatment with Lithosun SR Tablet so that if the levels are too low, Lithosun SR Tablet is not advised.

Yes, Lithosun SR Tablet may cause weight gain but it is not necessary for everyone taking Lithosun SR Tablet to experience this side effect. However, in order to avoid gaining weight while taking Lithosun SR Tablet , you are advised to do regular exercise and avoid high-calorie drinks. Instead take non-alcoholic drinks, herbal tea and lemon water.

It is advised to inform your doctor if you are planning or had weight loss surgery as the dose may be adjusted accordingly based on lithium levels in blood.

Yes, Lithosun SR Tablet may cause dehydration especially if you have low sodium levels in the body or consume too much alcohol. However, if you notice dark, strong smelling urine or decrease in urination, it indicates that you are dehydrated and may affect lithium levels in blood. Therefore, you are recommended to drink plenty of fluids while taking Lithosun SR Tablet to avoid dehydration.