kidney monitoring is an important part of treatment.
Long-term lithium exposure can cause changes in the kidneys, including chronic tubulointerstitial disease and problems concentrating urine. Kidney impairment can develop gradually
and may initially cause few obvious symptoms.
Lithium toxicity can also contribute to acute kidney injury, particularly during dehydration or illness and when lithium levels become too high.
People taking lithium generally require regular blood tests to monitor lithium levels and kidney function.
Never suddenly stop lithium without medical supervision.
- Calcineurin Inhibitors
Medications such as cyclosporine and tacrolimus are essential
