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Case report: lithium in reactive depression

J M Ansari, B John

    Current Medical Research and Opinion
    |January 1, 1976
    PubMed
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    Lithium carbonate effectively treated severe reactive depression in a 25-year-old woman. The patient remained symptom-free for six months with therapeutic serum lithium levels.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychiatry
    • Pharmacology

    Background:

    • Reactive depression is a significant mental health concern.
    • Effective pharmacological interventions are crucial for managing severe depressive episodes.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the efficacy of lithium carbonate in treating severe reactive depression.
    • To assess symptom remission and long-term outcomes in a patient treated with lithium carbonate.

    Main Methods:

    • A 25-year-old female patient with severe reactive depression was treated with lithium carbonate at a dosage of 1500 mg daily.
    • In-patient treatment was administered for 4 weeks, followed by a 6-month follow-up period.

    Main Results:

    • The patient achieved complete symptom remission within 4 weeks of in-patient treatment.

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  • Serum lithium levels were consistently maintained within the therapeutic range (0.6 to 1.2 mEq/L).
  • No recurrence of depressive symptoms was observed during the 6-month follow-up.

    • Conclusions:

    • Lithium carbonate at 1500 mg/day is an effective treatment for severe reactive depression.
    • Sustained therapeutic serum lithium levels correlate with long-term symptom remission.
    • This case highlights the potential of lithium carbonate as a viable treatment option for severe reactive depression.