Table 2 Managing lithium side effects: treatment strategies

Polyuria

Once-daily dosing diuretics

Thirst/polydipsia

Sugarless gum glycerin-based oral moisturizers cholinergic mouthwashes

Tremor

Beta-blockers primidone benzodiazepines Vitamin B6

Weight gain

Avoid high-calorie drinks exercise/diet topiramate

Cognitive impairment

Stimulants

Sexual dysfunction

Aspirin phosphodiesterase 5 inhibitors

Skin lesion—acne–psoriasis

Usual remedies, inositol