Table 1 Risk factors for lithium intoxication
From: Treatment of lithium intoxication: facing the need for evidence
Drugs altering renal function (NSAID, ACE inhibitors, thiazides) |
Decreased circulating volume (great heat, sauna) |
Infections (viral infections, gastroenteritis with diarrhea and vomiting) |
Fever |
Decreased oral intake of water |
Renal insufficiency |
Nephrogenic diabetes insipidus |
Suicide attempt |