is lithium the drug??

Question:

is this the drug they gave people a long time ago? is it successful for schizo(sp) and bi polar

Answers:
This medication is used to treat manic-depressive disorder (bipolar disorder). It works to stabilize the mood and reduces extremes in behavior.

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Lithium is a naturally occurring substance. As a medication, lithium reduces chemicals in the body that cause excitation or mania.

Lithium is used to treat manic episodes of manic-depressive (Bi-polar) illness. Lithium helps to prevent and control symptoms of mania such as hyperactivity, rushed speech, poor judgment, reduced need for sleep, aggression, and anger. It is often prescribed in conjunction with an anti-depressant to control BPD.

Did you know they use to use Lithium in 7UP? I think that's how they found out that it works on bipolar people. No I'm not lying. I learned it in chemistry. I'd tell you which text book but I can't find it.

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