It is preventive in nature and will not work during an acute spell of mania. It is occasionally used by psychiatrists for the depressive aspect of this disease-this is more controversial. Side effects of this drug are usually related to the blood level. If a patient is very groggy, his levels are usually high. This drug can interact with several other drugs to cause high or low levels.
High levels can be lethal.
Patients on lithium should have their thyroid levels checked from time to time. Back to Drug InfoNet Home Page. Send your impressions, comments, thoughts, etc. Inc. All rights reserved.