Experts answer four key questions based on the findings of a study that indicated that low-dose oral lithium could slow ...

Dr McIntyre and colleagues share new insight on how GLP-1 receptor agonists may protect against lithium-induced kidney damage in patients treated for bipolar disorder.

A pilot randomized trial of older adults with mild cognitive impairment given either daily low-dose lithium carbonate or placebo for 2 years met its feasibility target, according to results published ...

Licensed as a psychiatric nurse practitioner more than 20 years ago, I thought I’d never need or want to prescribe lithium. Old school, I thought. A 1950s drug; we have much better now. It’s true, ...

A once-daily dose of a medication, which averaged 195 mg, produced blood levels significantly lower than those typically pursued by psychiatrists. However, it succeeded in generating a weak signal ...

A wearable sensor could vastly improve treatment and drug safety for millions of patients who take lithium for bipolar disorder. Lithium is a highly effective treatment for bipolar disorder, but the ...

Weight Gain Drowsiness Brain Fog Uncontrollable Movements Talking to Your Doctor Bipolar disorder medications can help manage symptoms, but their side effects may tempt you to stop taking them. Weight ...