Lithium salt

This article discusses the pharmacological uses of lithium salts: for information on the chemistry of individual lithium salts, see :Category:Lithium compounds

Treatment

Lithium treatment is used to treat mania in bipolar disorder. Initially, lithium is often used in conjunction with antipsychotic drugs as it can take up to a week for lithium to have an effect. Lithium is also used as prophylaxis for depression and mania in bipolar disorder. Also, it is sometimes used for other disorders, like cycloid psychosis, unipolar depression, migraine and others. Lithium treatment is generally considered to be unsuitable for children.

Related Topics:
Mania - Bipolar disorder - Antipsychotic drugs - Depression - Migraine

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