title: Serum and red cell folate concentrations in outpatients receiving lithium carbonate.
abstract: We measured serum and RBC folate levels in 17 outpatients taking lithium for the prophylaxis of recurrent major affective disorder. In contrast to a previous report, we found no evidence for low folate concentrations or for any significant correlation between folate levels and affective morbidity.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001714:Bipolar Disorder / Q000097:blood / Q000188:drug therapy*; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000188:drug therapy; D004912:Erythrocytes / Q000187:drug effects* / Q000378:metabolism; D005260:Female; D005492:Folic Acid / Q000097:blood*; D006801:Humans; D008094:Lithium / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D016651:Lithium Carbonate; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012008:Recurrence
chemical_list: D016651:Lithium Carbonate; D005492:Folic Acid; D008094:Lithium