Lithium and conduct disorder.
Lithium administration has been effective in treating severe aggression in children and adolescents with Conduct Disorder. An overview of the pertinent literature is presented. Side effects associated with lithium administration are discussed. Guidelines for lithium administration are given, including dosage regulation, monitoring of serum lithium, as well as of side effects and laboratory measures. When prescribed judiciously, under careful monitoring, lithium can be an important part of the comprehensive treatment program.
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Department of Psychiatry, New York University Medical Center, 550 First Avenue, New York, NY 10016, USA.
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D000293:Adolescent; D000374:Aggression / Q000523:psychology*; D018692:Antimanic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001921:Brain / Q000187:drug effects; D002648:Child; D002653:Child Behavior Disorders / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000523:psychology*; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004569:Electroencephalography / Q000187:drug effects; D006801:Humans; D016651:Lithium Carbonate / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D016032:Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic; D013997:Time Factors
D018692:Antimanic Agents; D016651:Lithium Carbonate