Lithium-Induced Cutaneous Side Effects in Bipolar Disorder Treatment
January 2022
in “
Indian Journal of Psychiatry/Indian journal of psychiatry
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TLDR Lithium for bipolar disorder can cause skin problems like rashes, which go away when the medication is stopped.
A 28-year-old female with first episode mania was treated with sodium valproate, olanzapine, and later lithium. Four days after starting lithium, she developed a maculopapular rash on her forearms, neck, and ventral aspect, which resolved within 5 days after discontinuing lithium. This case highlights the importance of monitoring for cutaneous side effects during lithium treatment to ensure patient adherence.
