Possible Lithium Lawsuit?

It is true you can sue the manufacturer, but since Lithium is no longer a Brand drug (it is a very old medication), you'd have better luck suing the doctor who prescribed it for malpractice. I'd consult with an attorney who specializes in medical malpractice.

However, usually a person has to have suffered serious side-effects (like life-threatening, heart attack, stroke, birth defects, etc) for you to have a good case. But you could claim pain and suffering, which could be a valid legal reason to bring suit against the doctor.

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I'd suggest stopping the drug (tapering off, though usually Lithium is safe to stop cold-turkey) if it's causing so many bad side-effects. I'd also find a new doctor, since the one who prescribed you 1800mg of Lithium per day (that's a pretty high dose, especially for your body weight and height). I understand that blood levels are what count, though, and perhaps your metabolism is very high and is preventing your Lithium levels from reaching whatever your doctor sees as high enough. But, I've seen women taller than you and much heavier put on doses in the 900mg/daily range.

There are also different forms of Lithium. Are you taking Lithium Citrate, Lithium Ororate, Lithium Carbonate, or Lithium Sulfate? It might be a good idea to try switching to the Lithium Ororate version, as it's said to be "safer" and have fewer side-effects.

But I agree that 1800mg per day, unless you have out of control manic episodes, is rather excessive given your height/weight.