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I came across lithium in 1991 during pharmacology semester 2nd MBBS.

I saw its use during my psychiatry postings. Its most common use was in mania & in bipolar disorder.

Lithium regulates certain neurotransmitters in the brain stabilizing the mood of the patient completely.
It prevents further episodes of mania/depression when patient is compliant & actually improves the patient's performance in all walks of life.

It is very well tolerated by most patients. However, regular monitoring of blood levels & follow up with the doctor is most important.
#Lithium is a very valuable tool in #psychiatry

It has saved more patients than all the help lines across the world have done.

We should thank Dr John Cade an Australian doctor who found the use of lithium & published it in 1949.

He used it on himself to check if it was safe.
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