Lithium (medication)
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lithium-medication-186-3512956
title:
Lithium (medication)
text:
Certain lithium compounds, also known as lithium salts, are used as psychiatric medication, primarily for bipolar disorder and for major depressive disorder. Lithium is taken orally. Common side effects include increased urination, shakiness of the hands, and increased thirst. Serious side effects include hypothyroidism, diabetes insipidus, and lithium toxicity. Blood level monitoring is recommended to decrease the risk of potential toxicity. If levels become too high, diarrhea, vomiting, poor c
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description:
Mood-stabilizing psychiatric medication
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lithium_(medication)
date created:
2002-02-25T15:51:15Z
date modified:
2024-09-08T11:11:37Z
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