Also known as lithium salts, lithium drugs, Lithium (medical use), lithium compound, lithium compounds, Lithium (medication)
pharmaceutical preparation of the element lithium, used primarily as a psychiatric medication for mood disorders
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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 (by mouth).
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 coordination, sleepiness, and ringing in the ears may occur.
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