Polypharmacy May Be the Cause of Acute Lithium Intoxication at the Second Day of Treatment.

Unlabelled: Lithium is frequently used as a mood stabilizer in patients with mood disorders. Lithium has a narrow therapeutic index and high toxicity. Predisposing factors for intoxication are advanced age, diet disturbances, comorbid medical conditions affecting heart, kidneys or central nervous system and polypharmacy.