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Benefits and risks associated to lithium use in psychiatry
Rossetti F , Bakay S , Piette C , Deville M , CharlierC , Scantamburlo G
Rev Med Liege 2020, 75(4),265-270Abstract : The goal of the article was to provide some clinical recommendations for a secure use of lithium. We described the mechanism of action of lithium, that acts as a mood stabilizer but also has anti-suicidal and neuroprotective effects. We also described the toxics effects of lithium and the toxicological tools that help to prevent and to treat those effects. We concluded that lithium remains a first choice for the treatment of bipolar disorders.
