Abstract
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.
MeSH terms
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Antidepressive Agents / adverse effects*
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Antidepressive Agents / pharmacokinetics
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Bipolar Disorder / drug therapy*
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Brain Diseases / chemically induced*
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Brain Diseases / prevention & control
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Humans
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Kidney Diseases / chemically induced*
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Kidney Diseases / prevention & control
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Lithium Compounds / adverse effects*
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Lithium Compounds / pharmacokinetics
Substances
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Antidepressive Agents
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Lithium Compounds