This video series presents a comprehensive exploration of lithium therapy, guided by the expertise of Dr. Jonathan Meyer, a leading expert in the field. Dr. Meyer is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the University of California San Diego, and a Psychopharmacology Consultant to the California Department of State Hospitals.
Six critical aspects of lithium prescribing and monitoring are discussed throughout this series, providing a scientific foundation for informed treatment decisions. The series will compare the efficacy of lithium in treating specific conditions, analyze potential side effects, and explore patient tolerability.
This video will discuss factors such as efficacy, side effects, and patient tolerability.
This video will discuss how lithium moves through the kidney, how lithium can cause polyuria, and how prescribers can minimize the risk of renal insufficiency over time.
This video will discuss how you can anticipate and manage lithium’s drug-drug interactions with NSAIDs, antihypertensives, diuretics, and other medications.
This video describes an approach to laboratory testing for patients newly starting lithium and what to do with abnormal results, if applicable. Additionally, for patients already on lithium, the video describes how frequently to obtain lithium levels, thyroid function, renal function, and other tests.
Lithium has a number of non-renal adverse effects, including nausea, vomiting, tremor, cognitive slowing, hypothyroidism, and hyperparathyroidism. This video will discuss each of these adverse effects and how to manage them.
This video will discuss the potential risks to the fetus, benefits to the patient, and tips on how to manage lithium levels during pregnancy and lactation.