Lithium toxicity: the importance of clinical signs.
Although there appears to be a decline in its use, lithium is still used extensively in the UK to treat bipolar disorder. However, lithium can be quite toxic and lead to long-term problems, rarely death. Therefore, doctors need to carefully monitor patients taking lithium and seek appropriate advice whenever concerns are raised.
Dunne
Francis J
FJ
General Adult Psychiatry, North East London Foundation Trust, Brentwood, Essex CM14 5HQ.
D000928:Antidepressive Agents / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000493:pharmacokinetics; D001714:Bipolar Disorder / Q000188:drug therapy*; D001927:Brain Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D007674:Kidney Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000517:prevention & control; D018020:Lithium Compounds / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000493:pharmacokinetics
D000928:Antidepressive Agents; D018020:Lithium Compounds