You may take lithium as a treatment for bipolar disorder. It’s the most common form of treatment for this condition. Lithium toxicity can be caused by underlying health issues, changes to ...

If you’re taking lithium and experience any of the symptoms of lithium toxicity, seek immediate treatment or call the Poison Control Center hotline at 1-800-222-1222 for instructions on what to do.

How common is lithium toxicity? Cases of lithium toxicity among patients with bipolar disorder are rare. According to a 2016 study published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology, about one in ...