Lithium-induced delirium with therapeutic serum lithium levels: a case report.
J Geriatr Psychiatry Neurol
; 5(1): 53-5, 1992.
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| ID: mdl-1571075
Lithium-induced delirium occurring in geriatric patients with serum lithium levels that are within the "therapeutic" range (less than 1.5 mEq/L) has been described in the literature. We present a case that illustrates three major issues regarding this syndrome: (1) differentiating lithium-induced delirium from a recurrence of a chronic psychiatric disorder; (2) the use of the electroencephalogram in supporting this diagnosis; and (3) factors that may increase a patient's vulnerability to delirium while on lithium. A brief review of the most relevant literature is then presented. We conclude that lithium-induced neurotoxicity should be suspected in any patient receiving lithium who develops delirium, regardless of the serum level, and that immediate discontinuation of the medication be considered.
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01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Transtornos Psicóticos
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Carbonato de Lítio
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Delírio
Limite:
Female
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Humans
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Geriatr Psychiatry Neurol
Assunto da revista:
GERIATRIA
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NEUROLOGIA
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PSIQUIATRIA
Ano de publicação:
1992
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de publicação:
Estados Unidos