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What is the definition or description of: lithium carbonate overdose?
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Important Question: Lithium Carbonate is given for mood control in folks suffering from Bipolar and other Affective disorders. It is in fact a mineral that for effectiveness needs to be prescribed rather close to the toxic levels. An overdose means the concentration of the active metabolite in the blood is reaching toxic levels. Lithium levels need to checked often for exactly this reason.
Answered 3/21/2018
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