Lithium is a medicine that helps to treat the symptoms of:
- Bipolar mood disorder
- Bipolar depression
- Bipolar mania or hypomania
- Depression
It may also be known as Priadel or Camcolit.
If you have been prescribed lithium, your care team can provide you with detailed factsheets and leaflets. These will give information on side effects, pregnancy, hypothyroidism and staying well on lithium.
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