A member asked:

I'm bipolar and started lithium last week. i am very dehydrated today and have nausea, upset stomach and hand tremor. do i have lithium toxicity?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Uncertain, please: let your doctor know. Symptoms of acute Lithium toxicity may include: diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dizziness & weakness. More extreme toxicity can cause: tremors, decreased coordination of extremities, muscle twitching, slurred speech, uncontrolled eye movements, seizures & coma.

Answered 9/15/2017

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