[Apropos of a case of lithium overdose: physiopathologic approach to cardiac and neurologic manifestations]

Acta Clin Belg. 1989;44(4):259-64.
[Article in French]

Abstract

We report the case of a patient who presented with cardiac and neurological signs of lithium toxicity as the result of an association with amitriptyline. These manifestations disappeared spontaneously as medication was stopped. We review the possible physiopathological mechanisms that could account for these adverse effects.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Drug Overdose
  • Female
  • Heart Diseases / chemically induced*
  • Heart Diseases / physiopathology
  • Humans
  • Lithium / administration & dosage
  • Lithium / adverse effects*
  • Nervous System Diseases / chemically induced*
  • Nervous System Diseases / physiopathology

Substances

  • Lithium