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Diuretic-induced lithium toxicity presenting as mania.

J I Nurnberger

    The Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease
    |May 1, 1985
    PubMed
    Summary

    Lithium toxicity can occur when patients with bipolar disorder take hydrochlorothiazide. This drug interaction can mimic manic episodes, but symptoms resolve with hemodialysis.

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    Area of Science:

    • Nephrology
    • Psychiatry
    • Clinical Pharmacology

    Background:

    • Lithium is a mood stabilizer for bipolar disorder.
    • Hydrochlorothiazide is a common diuretic for hypertension.
    • Drug interactions can alter lithium pharmacokinetics.

    Observation:

    • A bipolar patient on lithium developed toxicity (serum lithium 3.9) within 2 weeks of starting hydrochlorothiazide.
    • Initial symptoms mimicked a manic episode.

    Findings:

    • Hydrochlorothiazide can significantly increase serum lithium levels.
    • Hemodialysis effectively removed excess lithium and resolved toxicity symptoms.

    Implications:

    • Clinicians should monitor lithium levels when co-prescribing hydrochlorothiazide.
    • Awareness of this interaction is crucial for bipolar disorder management.
    • Prompt intervention, such as hemodialysis, can manage severe lithium toxicity.

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