Choreoathetosis as toxic effect of lithium treatment.
Two cases of lithium neurotoxic effects are reported. Both cases are expressed by choreoathetotic movements and in both of them intoxication was caused by combined drug therapy. In our opinion caution is advised when lithium is administered in combination with drugs, especially in elderly patients.
D000368:Aged; D001264:Athetosis / Q000139:chemically induced*; D002819:Chorea / Q000139:chemically induced*; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D005260:Female; D006220:Haloperidol / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007213:Indomethacin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008094:Lithium / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008875:Middle Aged; D011618:Psychotic Disorders / Q000188:drug therapy
D008094:Lithium; D006220:Haloperidol; D007213:Indomethacin