Lithium Bi/Polar Class Action Lawsuit

My wife's bi/polar was treated with Lithium for 15 to 20 years then later to prolyxin. After the lithium she had dialysis for five years then a cadaver transplant. Since then she'd learned of a class-action-law-suit but has been unable to glean information from anyone. Is she in the wrong forum, or should she look elsewhere?

My husband was treated with lithium for many years as well and suffered several major health problems when he was taken off the Rx. I haven't been able to find any info either. If you have discovered a resource i would love to see it. vickylmb@yahoo.com thanks!

Wendy Simpson wrote:

My wife's bi/polar was treated with Lithium for 15 to 20 years then later to prolyxin. After the lithium she had dialysis for five years then a cadaver transplant. Since then she'd learned of a class-action-law-suit but has been unable to glean information from anyone. Is she in the wrong forum, or should she look elsewhere?

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My husband was treated for Bipolar disorder for thirty years with Eskalith lithium. Two years ago the company stopped making it. We have not found any generic or synthethic medication that seems to work for him. I was not able to find a class action law suit until now.

I am wondering if I have a class action lawsuit against the manufacturer that makes lithium. The lithium has damaged my heart and has caused me to have a pacemaker put in.

Hi!

I wanted to add to those who have already posted concerning the perscription drug Lithium. Several weeks ago I noticed that I was starting to have trouble with my eyes. I had shadowy halos in my line of vision. Then the next symptom that something was wrong was my gait was off and noticed I was sort of just shuffling my feet. Then it went front from these two symptoms to my balance was unsteady, I couldn't get in the shower because I almost fell one night. My husband had to help me with alot of things. My mind wasn't working too good. I would set down to use the phone and I couldn't seem to dial the number even though I was looking right at the number, Also when I would set down at my computer my mind would go blank and I couldn't remember any of my passwords. I wasn't eating much, I was drinking enough water. My internal clock was all off because I kind of had my days and nights mixed up. I went to my doctor and found out that I had what is known as lithium toxicity. My lithium was lowered from 3 lithium a day to 2 a day. I am so thankful that this was caught in time, because it could have been whole lot worse. It took about a month for me to get back "on track" so to speak. I am very thankful for my husband who was so helpful and loving at a time when I was not doing so well. The lithium that I take I get it filled at the WalMart store where I shop. They have a prescription drug program where you can get certain medicines for $4.00 or so. It has helped us alot. I hope this information will help somebody.

A close friend of mine was taking Lithium prescribed by her doctor. She was being treated for bi-polar.
She recently suffered lithium toxicity and the side effects may be permanent. She suffered partial paralysis on her left side. She also developed tremors in her hands which they are treating with Inderal which is a beta blocker.
She lives in Massachusettes and we'd like to find an attorney for her. I'd like to know if it's better to go for a class action lawsuit or individual. And, if there is an appropriate Attorney near Worcester, Mass.
I myself brought action against a New York doctor who put defective implants in my feet which led to 8 surgeries and left me on pain killers for life. We settled for half million but my attorney only handles New York cases.
Thank you all and I wish you the best of luck.

Norm

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My doctor put me on lithium 300mg once in the morning and two at bedtime. I took it faithfully. After the forth day my boyfriend noticed a difference and took them away from me. two days later I ended up in the E.R.I had lithium toxicity. I have tremors, I have to be assisted with walking. I hardly eat. I hacen't been able to work in over a week.I finally went to see my PCP and he said it could take up to ten days to get the toxicity out of my body. The level of toxicity is 1.9

I was treated for Bi-polar for 3yrs ..since then Ive had seriouse after effects..I eventually stopped the drug..Im life hasnt been the same..Ive had seriouse effects w/my thyroid, and many other issues..I would like help seeking on a class action suit..I read many these comments Ive had so many in common..tremors and the list goes,and goes..Any Information my E-Mail alwaysdoves@yahoo.com

I have taken lithium for 24 years. I recently had a kidney removed and found out my remaining kidney is functioning at 25% due to kidney toxicity. Is anyone aware of any class action suits regarding use of lithium? Please contact me at ptabita@verizon.net.

my wife has been on lithium (priadel) for two years she has over the last 12 months developed a movement disorder we think paroxysmal non kinesogenic dystonia .... has anyone else developed a movement disorder on this drug please.
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Our daughter recently had a kidney infedtion that became septic, backing up into her kidneys, bladder and even her blood. She was hospitalized for over a week. They said it was due to the Lithium that she has been taking for several years. Were you able to get any information about a class action lawsuit? If so would you please send me any information that may be helpful to us. Thank you so much!!

I forgot to mention that her kidneys are now working at only 58%.

I have been on lithium for several years now. After I have been switched to another drug. My heart is working at 50%, My kidneys are working at 40%. I really do not know if lithium was the problem but I had no health problems before takeing the lithium. And now along with my heart and kidneys I have thyroid problems and other health issues. If anyone knows about a class actiion lawsuit against lithium please let me know. my emial is whtfang411@aol.com

My Mother took Lithium for 25 years for Bipolar Disorder and as a result, lost the function of her kidneys! She was on dialysis for 2 years and is now living with a kidney transplant and the enourmous costs of medicine and hospital/doctor visits! She has used her entire savings to pay for the costs! If anyone knows of a class action law suit against this drug...please let me know! My email is bhinshaw@caa.k12.nc.us

Kevin wrote:

I have been on lithium for several years now. After I have been switched to another drug. My heart is working at 50%, My kidneys are working at 40%. I really do not know if lithium was the problem but I had no health problems before takeing the lithium. And now along with my heart and kidneys I have thyroid problems and other health issues. If anyone knows about a class actiion lawsuit against lithium please let me know. my emial is whtfang411@aol.com

I was on lithium for a few years. Now, 10 years later I have been suffering from kidney damage and thyroid goiter that I believe was caused by lithium (Even doctors have told me that) I need help. Is there anyway for me to sue and try to have a normal life again?

If you hear oof any please let me know. My 11 yo daughter has been on lithium for a few years and now has to see an endocrinologist for her thyroid. she has developed hypothyroidism. hopewhitlock@comcast.net

i was mis-diagnosed bi-polar, after taking lithium for a year, with no blood work. yes, i am having kidney infections every two months like clock work, but more of an issue is the depression i am stuck in since taking the lithium. All I read about is kidny problems, what about mental side effects?
Two years of serious depression since coming off lithium. suicide, the whole bit, please help if you have answers
thewillies2004@msn.com

20 yrs on lithium klonopin deseryl zoloft caused severe side effects 12 yrs mostly in bed several near death experiences auto wrecks,falls, 60% loss of kidneys, heart attack, still detoxing after 20 mo. cold turkeyed off them, halluciations, still feel i'm having them.