Lithium & Gastrointestinal Side Effects

We continue our lecture series on Lithium Adverse Events Management with the discussion of Lithium Induced Gastrointestinal side effects

Nausea and/or diarrhea are common gastrointestinal side effects from lithium. 

Let’s begin by answering this question first:

Welcome to your Lithium GI

Which lithium formulation is preferred to prevent the risk of nausea?

Answer: (b) Sustained Release

TOPICS DISCUSSED IN THIS LECTURE TODAY:

LITHIUM INDUCED GASTROINTESTINAL SIDE EFFECTS

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THE LECTURE SERIES IS NOT FINISHED YET

We have one more lecture added to this series for release tomorrow:

At Psychiatry Education Forum Academy, we believe that it is critical to periodically remind oneself of how to tackle the common as well as serious side effects of lithium. When it comes to side effects, we have seen among our colleagues, knowing what to look for and how to tackle each side effect, imparts a great deal of confidence that enables effective use of Lithium.

Psychiatry Education Forum Academy is excited to announce the release of our 4-days lecture series on Understanding Lithium’s Adverse Events Management: Here we will discuss the clinical details of how to Recognize, Manage, Monitor, and Prevent these adverse events from lithium.  

INTRODUCTION VIDEO:

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