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Important Information to Know When You Are Taking: Lithium

Internet URL

http://www.cc.nih.gov/ccc/patient_education/drug_nutrient/lithium1.pdf  

Sponsoring Agency

NIH Clinical Center, National Institutes of Health

Description

While you are taking lithium, your doctor will monitor the lithium level in your blood. High lithium levels can cause shakiness, muscle weakness, slurred speech, nausea or vomiting, and drowsiness. This brochure provides diet guidelines to help you keep your lithium blood level stable.

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Review Date

12/17/2007