Topic: posibles efectos secundarios

Serum lithium concentrations are usually in the range of 0.5-1.3 mmol/L (0.5-1.3 mEq/L) in well-controlled people, but may increase to 1.8-2.5 mmol/L in those who accumulate the drug over time and to 3-10 mmol/L in acute overdose. Lithium carbonate treatment was previously considered to be unsuitable for children; however, more recent studies show its effectiveness for treatment of early-onset bipolar disorder in children as young as eight. However, it can take several months to become noticeab...