As a mood stabilizer, lithium is probably more effective in preventing mania than in preventing depression, but it does reduce the risk of suicide in people with bipolar disorder. In depression alone (unipolar disorder), lithium can be used to augment other antidepressants.octors may change a bipolar patient's medication from lithium to another mood-stabilizing drug, such as valproate (Depakote), if problems with the kidneys arise. An important potential consequence of long-term lithium use is the development of renal diabetes insipidus (inability to concentrate urine).
If it comes in contact with egg yolk or white when you break an egg, there is a possibility of stomach pain and various other stomach symptoms. The risk increases if you eat raw eggs. Salmonella infection causes gastrointestinal symptoms such as stomach cramps, vomiting, diarrhea and fever.
Yes, eating sushi from a reputable restaurant while you're breastfeeding is safe for your baby. Unlike during pregnancy, when there's a risk of bacteria or parasites in raw fish harming your fetus, there is little to no risk to your baby during breastfeeding. Whether cooked or raw, though, it's best to avoid eating fish with high levels of mercury, which can damage your baby's nervous system. The fish to avoid are shark, swordfish, king mackerel, and tilefish. And limit your intake of white or albacore tuna to no more than 6 ounces per week.