Reasons for lithium discontinuation in men and women with bipolar disorder: a retrospective cohort study

Reasons for lithium discontinuation in men and women with bipolar disorder: a retrospective cohort study

Abstract Background Lithium remains first choice as maintenance treatment for bipolar affective disorder. Yet, about half of all individuals may stop their treatment at some point, despite lithium’s proven benefits concerning the prevention of severe affective episodes and suicide. Methods Retrospec...

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Main Authors: Louise Öhlund, Michael Ott, Sofia Oja, Malin Bergqvist, Robert Lundqvist, Mikael Sandlund, Ellinor Salander Renberg, Ursula Werneke
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-02-01
Series:BMC Psychiatry
Subjects:
Lithium
Bipolar disorder
Physical health
Compliance
Side effects
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12888-018-1622-1

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