Lithium toxicity: severity classification

Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .

Lithium toxicity: severity classification. Fine tremor, Weakness, Lethargy. Fully referenced neurology checklist.

Mild toxicity: features

  • Fine tremor
  • Weakness
  • Lethargy

Moderate toxicity: features

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Severe toxicity: features

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References

  1. Newman PK, Saunders M. Lithium neurotoxicity. Postgrad Med J 1979; 55:701-703.
  2. Finelli PF. Drug-induced Creutzfeldt-Jakob like syndrome. J Psychiatry Neurosci 1992; 17:103-105.

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