30th January 2024

A 34-year-old male was discharged after an episode of mania

A 34-year-old male was discharged after an episode of mania. Prior to this, he was well, with no past medical history. His symptoms have resolved after being commenced on lithium, and his serum lithium concentrations are now stable. He has full insight and no medication side effects. He enquires about when he may return to driving his car.

When may he return to driving?

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