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Monitor, monitor, monitor: Drug interactions with lithium
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Monitor, monitor, monitor: Drug interactions with lithium
Wednesday 14 September 2022, 12:20 AM

Several medicines appear to affect the elimination of lithium via the kidneys [Image: Robina Weermeijer on Unsplash]
This case study looks at what you should do when a patient taking lithium for bipolar disorder requires additional treatment for a comorbid condition
Key points, Lithium is still one of the most effective medicines for bipolar disorder, but serum lithium levels can be increased by interactions with commonly use, Pract Green w Pale Yellow
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