"ive read many times how lithium has effected people with its side effects. me, also. my specialist change me to quilonum sr. it is a slow release lithium and 100 times better.  no upset stomach, no thirst cravings. still same rules, eg don&#039;t be in the sun, don&#039;t over do any exercise or perspiring.  its still lithium salts, same precautions.  but i am back onto a normal lithium as my dose changed, and the sr can&#039;t be cut in half. the standard lithium is playing around with my stomach, yes, i&#039;m thirster but i eat more.  i eat sweet things on it. i&#039;m on both sr and standard."