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. 1986 Nov:149:541-7.
doi: 10.1192/bjp.149.5.541.

Lithium treatment: a refresher course

M Schou

Lithium treatment: a refresher course

M Schou. Br J Psychiatry. 1986 Nov.

Abstract

Updated guidelines are presented for the safe and effective use of lithium; covering indications, treatment management, duration of prophylactic treatment, side-effects and their prevention, overdosage, interactions, and contraindications. Alternatives to lithium and patient-doctor co-operation are discussed.

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