PROFILE AND SEVERITY OF LITHIUM-INDUCED SIDE-EFFECTS IN MENTALLY HEALTHY SUBJECTS

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作者
BECH, P [1 ]
THOMSEN, J [1 ]
PRYTZ, S [1 ]
VENDSBORG, PB [1 ]
ZILSTORFF, K [1 ]
RAFAELSEN, OJ [1 ]
机构
[1] RIGSHOSP,DEPT EAR NOSE & THROAT,DK-2100 COPENHAGEN O,DENMARK
关键词
Lithium; Polyuria; Tremor;
D O I
10.1159/000117678
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Q189 [神经科学];
学科分类号
071006 ;
摘要
In a double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover design various side effects (= unwanted effects) during 6 months of therapeutic serum lithium levels (0.7-1.1 mmol/1) to non-psychiatric patients were studied. The side effects were measured by self-rating scales and independent observer rating scales administered every 2-4 weeks throughout the study. After months of treatment, lithium induced hand tremor and thirst/polyuria; however, without any relationship to the serum levels of lithium. The frequency of tremor was highest in patients above the age of 60 years. No initial sedative-like lithium effect was found. © 1979 S. Karger AG, Basel.
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