Lithium is one of the most frequently used drugs for treating mood disorders. It is used for
both prophylaxis and treatment of bipolar affective disorder. It should be cautiously
prescribed and used only when clinically indicated because of narrow therapeutic index and
significant toxicity. One of the most alarming and potentially serious complications of lithium
carbonate therapy is central nervous system toxicity. It is difficult to recognize early toxicity
since signs and symptoms of mild lithium toxicity may be mistaken for other diagnoses …