Thyrotoxicosis after complete or partial lithium withdrawal in two patients with bipolar affective disorder

Carmaciu, CD; Anderson, CS; Lawton, CA

doi:10.1034/j.1399-5618.2003.00052.x

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Thyrotoxicosis after complete or partial lithium withdrawal in two patients with bipolar affective disorder

Published in Bipolar Disorders • Oct 1, 2003

Authors:

CD Carmaciu

CS Anderson

CA Lawton

Abstract

OBJECTIVES: To highlight and discuss thyrotoxicosis after lithium withdrawal as a potential complication of lithium therapy for bipolar disorder. CASE REPORTS: Both patients presented developed thyrotoxicosis, the first patient after stopping the lithium completely, and the second patient after a re...

Subject

Lithium (medication)

Bipolar disorder

Lithium therapy

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