16th May 2025

Mr Williams is a 43-year-old gentleman with bipolar disorder for which he is taking lithium carbonate.

Mr Williams is a 43-year-old gentleman with bipolar disorder for which he is taking lithium carbonate. He is currently being seen in clinic for routine monitoring of his therapy. He has been on lithium carbonate for several years and has previously had a relapse whilst on lithium in the past. What target range would you expect to see his serum lithium level lie within? 

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