Every reason to discontinue lithium

Int J Bipolar Disord. 2014 Dec;2(1):12. doi: 10.1186/s40345-014-0012-y. Epub 2014 Nov 8.

Abstract

Lithium as a gold standard therapy for bipolar disorder is well known to have a number of medical comorbidities that impact renal, parathyroid, and thyroid function. Despite these medical comorbidities, there remains a group of lithium-responsive lithium-treated patients who have maintained mood stability for decades. The risk/benefit ratio of end organ toxicity/mood stability must be evaluated in each individual case.