16th May 2025

A 38-year-old woman with bipolar disorder has been started on lithium, and at her follow-up appointment she tells you she has been reading through the patient information leaflet and has some questions about the potential side effects and monitoring of lithium therapy.

A 38-year-old woman with bipolar disorder has been started on lithium, and at her follow-up appointment she tells you she has been reading through the patient information leaflet and has some questions about the potential side effects and monitoring of lithium therapy. 

Which of the following is correct regarding side effects and monitoring of lithium therapy? 

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.