Mania induced by lithium augmentation. A case report.
A case of mania subsequent to the addition of lithium in unsuccessful treatment by antidepressants is presented. It is suggested that lithium might potentiate some properties of antidepressants which affect their capacity to induce mania.
Yuvarajan
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Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, Shelton.
Yousufzai
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D001714:Bipolar Disorder / Q000139:chemically induced*; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000188:drug therapy; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007099:Imipramine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008094:Lithium / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008875:Middle Aged
D008094:Lithium; D007099:Imipramine