Archive 1995–2023
2006, volume 22, issue 3-4
Review article
Endocrine and metabolic side-effects of lithium
Farmakoterapia w Psychiatrii i Neurologii, 2006, 3–4, 159–166
Keywords: lithium, hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, hyperparathyroidism, diabetes mellitus, diabetes insipidus, weight gain
Summary
During lithium treatment appear several significant hormonal changes, which can cause worsening of mental and physical state. Most frequent disorders concern thyroid gland – often diagnosed hypothyreosis, sporadically hyperthyreosis. Other serious adverse effects of lithium treatment are hyperparathyreosis and metabolic disturbances: diabetes mellitus, diabetes insipidus and weight gain. Review article describes typical hormonal and metabolic dysfunctions, their prevalence, risk factors, possible mechanisms, monitoring and treatment.
Correspondence address
Dominik Strzelecki
Klinika Zaburzeń Afektywnych
Centralny Szpital Kliniczny Uniwersytetu Medycznego
92-216 Łódź, ul. Czechosłowacka 8/10
tel. (042)6757371, fax. (042)6757403
e-mail: [email]strzeleckidomin@poczta.onet.pl[/email]
Klinika Zaburzeń Afektywnych
Centralny Szpital Kliniczny Uniwersytetu Medycznego
92-216 Łódź, ul. Czechosłowacka 8/10
tel. (042)6757371, fax. (042)6757403
e-mail: [email]strzeleckidomin@poczta.onet.pl[/email]