Lithium Induced Tremors
We continue our lecture series on Lithium Adverse Events Management with the discussion of Lithium Induced Tremors.
Tremors are one of the common side effects of lithium, seen in approximately one-quarter of patients. Lithium-induced tremors should be differentiated from Lithium toxicity tremors, as lithium toxicity is a psychiatric emergency.
Let’s begin by answering this question first:
Answer: (b) Coarse
Lithium toxicity tremors are:
- coarser
- more irregular
- more widespread (affecting other body parts)
- more severe
- associated with the other symptoms of toxicity.
TOPICS DISCUSSED IN THIS LECTURE TODAY:
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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