10 crucial facts  about lithium  toxicity and overdose

By Rajeshwaari Kalla | August 25, 2025 | Image: Canva

Too much lithium in medications

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Lithium toxicity or overdose can  happen if your medications  contain too much lithium

A Life-threatening condition

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Lithium toxicity can be a life-threatening condition that may cause intestinal  or neurological symptoms

Why lithium is prescribed

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Lithium is sometimes prescribed  for symptoms of mania, or  for bipolar disorder

Sudden severe toxicity

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Sudden and severe toxicity may  be seen if an excess of lithium  prescription is consumed at one time

Checking lithium levels

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The healthcare provider may  check the lithium levels with the  help of a blood test

Early warning symptoms

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Early symptoms of lithium  toxicity include nausea and  vomiting, along with diarrhea

Abdominal pain and bloating

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Abdominal pain and bloating may also be observed in people with lithium toxicity

Changes in mental status

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Changes in the mental status are also seen, like mild confusion or delirium, in people with lithium toxicity

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Signs noticed by doctor

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Signs of muscle twitching and  slurred speech may be checked  by the healthcare provider

Contact your doctor immediately

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It is necessary to contact the healthcare provider if any such symptoms are noted

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