Factsheet Lithium Preparations
thyroxine. Monitor thyroid function tests. Polyuria and polydipsia *Uncommon Transient following initiation. Try reducing dose. May occur more frequently with twice-daily dosing. If persists, check creatinine and U&Es. Advise patient drinks fluid in moderation to avoid changes in fluid balance. Diarrhoea *Uncommon May be a sign of toxicity ...
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