Emotional Detachment

• One of the side effects of lithium is a sense of emotional detachment from other people and the surrounding world. Some describe the sensation as feeling "slow."
  
  

Dry Mouth

• Many individuals taking lithium experience unquenchable dry mouth as a persistent side effect.
  
  

Nausea

• Nausea, disinterest in food, weight loss and stomach cramping are commonly experienced among those who take lithium.
  
  

Hair Loss

• Lithium treatment may cause hair, particularly hair on the head, to become dry and brittle. Some individuals experience significant hair loss as well.
  
  

Tremors and Coordination

• Hand-eye coordination can become compromised in some individuals who are undergoing lithium treatment. Hand tremors are also possible.