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Irreversible hypothyroidism following prolonged use of lithium
Author(s) -
Bovier P.,
Toutoungi M.,
Hilleret H.,
Dick P.,
Tissot R.
Publication year - 1987
Publication title -
human psychopharmacology: clinical and experimental
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.461
H-Index - 78
eISSN - 1099-1077
pISSN - 0885-6222
DOI - 10.1002/hup.470020408
Subject(s) - carbamazepine , lithium (medication) , mood , lithium therapy , medicine , thyroid , pediatrics , endocrinology , bipolar disorder , psychiatry , epilepsy
A 66‐year‐old white man developed hypothyroidism after 5 years of lithium therapy. The condition persisted after switching to carbamazepine. Thyroid hormone substitution improved the response to psychotropic drugs and has helped to maintain stable mood.
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