title: Lithium treatment: a refresher course.
abstract: Updated guidelines are presented for the safe and effective use of lithium; covering indications, treatment management, duration of prophylactic treatment, side-effects and their prevention, overdosage, interactions, and contraindications. Alternatives to lithium and patient-doctor co-operation are discussed.
mesh_terms: D000374:Aggression / Q000187:drug effects; D001714:Bipolar Disorder / Q000188:drug therapy; D004347:Drug Interactions; D006801:Humans; D008094:Lithium / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000188:drug therapy*; D010349:Patient Compliance; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D008094:Lithium