Use of lithium and early relapse in manic-depressive illness.
The proportion of manic-depressive patients readmitted within three months of an index episode was the same irrespective of lithium prescription. The data supports the view that short-term lithium prescription is ineffective, and because of the possibility of difficulties when it is withdrawn, it is suggested that lithium be reserved for long-term prophylaxis.
Mander
A J
AJ
University Department of Psychiatry, Royal Edinburgh Hospital, United Kingdom.
D001714:Bipolar Disorder / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000523:psychology; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008094:Lithium / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D012008:Recurrence; D012606:Scotland
D008094:Lithium