Carbolith

It takes some time before you see improvement in your symptoms after taking Carbolith 400mg Tablet. Though it varies from person to person, it may take 1-3 weeks or longer for you to see the full benefits of Carbolith 400mg Tablet. Do not stop taking Carbolith 400mg Tablet if you feel you are not improving. Instead, discuss it with your doctor.

Yes, Carbolith 400mg Tablet can cause nervous system disorders like sleepiness and dizziness and feeling confused. It can also cause rapid eye movements, blurred vision, or blind spots in your eyesight. If you experience any of these symptoms, consult your doctor. In addition, avoid driving or operating heavy machinery as it can be hazardous for you.

Yes, Carbolith 400mg Tablet may cause kidney problems. Carbolith 400mg Tablet is not prescribed in patients who already have severe kidney impairment. The kidney problems may not be reversible and the symptoms include swollen ankles, passing a lot of urine and feeling thirsty. Before starting treatment with Carbolith 400mg Tablet, your doctor will get blood tests done to see if your kidney function is normal. During Carbolith 400mg Tablet therapy, any gradual or sudden changes in renal function, even within the normal range, may indicate the need for re-evaluation of treatment.

Carbolith 400mg Tablet can cause both weight gain or weight loss. You should keep a check on your weight during Carbolith 400mg Tablet therapy. If you feel you are gaining or losing too much weight, consult your doctor who will assess whether the change in weight is due to Carbolith 400mg Tablet or some other reason.

Carbolith 400mg Tablet therapy should only be started if adequate facilities for assessing Carbolith 400mg Tablet levels are available. This is because Carbolith 400mg Tablet toxicity is related to increased levels of Carbolith 400mg Tablet in blood. Carbolith 400mg Tablet toxicity can even occur at dose which is effective for treatment. Therefore, your doctor may closely monitor your Carbolith 400mg Tablet levels weekly until stabilization is achieved, then weekly for one month and then at monthly intervals thereafter.

Take Carbolith 400mg Tablet exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Check with your doctor if you are not sure. It is meant for oral administration and can be taken with or without food. However, if you start following a certain type of diet, talk to your doctor first. Any drastic changes in the amount of water you drink or amount of sodium (salt) in your diet may require more frequent monitoring of Carbolith 400mg Tablet levels.

You should inform your doctor about the medicines you are taking before starting Carbolith 400mg Tablet since many medicines interfere with the working of Carbolith 400mg Tablet. Some medicines decrease the levels of Carbolith 400mg Tablet in blood which means that it will not work well. These include theophylline (for asthma), caffeine, anything containing sodium bicarbonate, or a special group of diuretics (water tablets) called carbonic anhydrase inhibitors and urea used to treat skin conditions.