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  • Nephrology
  • Psychiatry
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Lithium therapy, a cornerstone in managing bipolar disorder, has long been associated with potential kidney toxicity.
  • Early reports of lithium-induced kidney issues, such as nephrogenic diabetes insipidus, were often considered manageable.
  • Attributing chronic kidney disease (CKD) and renal failure to lithium was challenging due to their prevalence in the general population.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To synthesize current evidence on the association between lithium treatment and kidney disease.
  • To evaluate the risk factors and clinical manifestations of lithium-induced nephrotoxicity.
  • To provide recommendations for mitigating renal risks associated with long-term lithium maintenance.

Main Methods:

  • Review of historical clinical observations.
  • Analysis of large-scale epidemiological studies investigating lithium use and kidney outcomes.
  • Assessment of the predictive value of common side effects like polyuria for renal function decline.

Main Results:

  • Large-scale studies now convincingly demonstrate an elevated risk of CKD and renal failure with lithium treatment.
  • Most patients on lithium do not develop significant renal side effects; polyuria is a weak predictor of declining kidney function.
  • Renal function may continue to decline even after lithium cessation or switching to alternative mood stabilizers.

Conclusions:

  • Lithium treatment is associated with an increased risk of chronic kidney disease and renal failure.
  • While most patients tolerate lithium well, careful monitoring of renal function is crucial.
  • Current evidence supports using lower target lithium plasma levels for long-term maintenance to minimize nephrotoxicity risk.