Re: Li toxicity
bingousmle - 06-17-09 14:32

stop the offending agent..

Re: Li toxicity
conym5 - 06-17-09 14:35

are you sure bingousmle?

Re: Li toxicity
bingousmle - 06-17-09 14:46

well that seems logical...may be you could start the patient on inositol supplements..since its depleted with lithium therapy and exacerbates psoriasis .. may be that would help... so whats the answer?

Re: Li toxicity
conym5 - 06-17-09 15:15

If u stop Li rx and start pt on inositol supplements.. what about bipolar disorder then?

Re: Li toxicity
bingousmle - 06-17-09 15:33

go for some alternate treatment..

Re: Li toxicity
mtniharika - 11-22-09 05:43

Psoriasis is a well-known cutaneous adverse effect of lithium treatment . Among the various options for treatment are infusions with omega-3 fatty acids .Lithium-induced psoriasis is often resistant to conventional treatment modalities, and some cases may require dose reduction or discontinuation of lithium treatment.

Re: Li toxicity
babbu5508 - 02-23-11 02:19

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 month for lithium to have an effect. Lithium is also used as prophylaxis for depression and mania in bipolar disorder. It is sometimes used for other psychiatric disorders such as cycloid psychosis and major depressive disorder