Lithium:A naturally occurringsaltthat,inpurified form, is used to treat certainpsychiatricdisorders, especiallybipolar diseaseThetherapeutic水平的lithium'the amount needed to treat bipolar disorders'is perilously close to the level that can cause毒性, so monitoring ofbloodlevels is required. Symptoms of lithium toxicity include diarrhea, vomiting,blurred vision, loss of coordination, and loss ofmotorcontrol. Treatment of lithium toxicity involves immediately reducing or discontinuing lithium use under medical supervision.
