No, you are not recommended to take INTALITH CR 450MG 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 INTALITH CR 450MG TABLET with any other medicines, you are advised to contact your doctor.

INTALITH CR 450MG 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 INTALITH CR 450MG TABLET. Also, thyroid levels are checked generally before starting treatment with INTALITH CR 450MG TABLET so that if the levels are too low, INTALITH CR 450MG TABLET is not advised.

Yes, INTALITH CR 450MG TABLET may cause weight gain but it is not necessary for everyone taking INTALITH CR 450MG TABLET to experience this side effect. However, in order to avoid gaining weight while taking INTALITH CR 450MG 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, INTALITH CR 450MG 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 INTALITH CR 450MG TABLET to avoid dehydration.

No, you are not recommended to stop taking INTALITH CR 450MG TABLET without consulting your doctor as it may worsen the condition or cause recurring symptoms. Therefore, take INTALITH CR 450MG TABLET for as long as your doctor has prescribed it and if you experience any difficulty while taking INTALITH CR 450MG TABLET, please consult your doctor so that the dose may be gradually reduced.