Exact cause is unknown Hyperreflexia, hypertonic muscles, fasciculation, myoclonic twitches. May be used to treat psychosis during mania SAD/PMDD Euthymic Symptoms of mild lithium toxicity 0.6 to 1.2 mEq/L May also be called affective disorder Depression may be a misdiagnosis Unrelating, rapid, loud talking without pauses Labs may include T4 and TSH 1.5 to 2 mEq/L Most associated with suicide Diagnosis is clinical Increased risk for postpartum psychosis No gender difference Anticonvulsants Must be given with food Stimulants may cause exacerbation 2% of the population Can be childhood diagnosis Most severe form Reduced need for sleep Medication that is often an adjunct to SSRIs Offer frequent snacks Ensure safety Valproic acid Elevated, expansive, and/or irritable mood No manic episodes Exact cause is unknown Hyperreflexia, hypertonic muscles, fasciculation, myoclonic twitches. May be used to treat psychosis during mania SAD/PMDD Euthymic Symptoms of mild lithium toxicity 0.6 to 1.2 mEq/L May also be called affective disorder Depression may be a misdiagnosis Unrelating, rapid, loud talking without pauses Labs may include T4 and TSH 1.5 to 2 mEq/L Most associated with suicide Diagnosis is clinical Increased risk for postpartum psychosis No gender difference Anticonvulsants Must be given with food Stimulants may cause exacerbation 2% of the population Can be childhood diagnosis Most severe form Reduced need for sleep Medication that is often an adjunct to SSRIs Offer frequent snacks Ensure safety Valproic acid Elevated, expansive, and/or irritable mood No manic episodes
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Exact cause is unknown
Hyperreflexia, hypertonic muscles, fasciculation, myoclonic twitches.
May be used to treat psychosis during mania
SAD/PMDD
Euthymic
Symptoms of mild lithium toxicity
0.6 to 1.2 mEq/L
May also be called affective disorder
Depression may be a misdiagnosis
Unrelating, rapid, loud talking without pauses
Labs may include T4 and TSH
1.5 to 2 mEq/L
Most associated with suicide
Diagnosis is clinical
Increased risk for postpartum psychosis
No gender difference
Anticonvulsants
Must be given with food
Stimulants may cause exacerbation
2% of the population
Can be childhood diagnosis
Most severe form
Reduced need for sleep
Medication that is often an adjunct to SSRIs
Offer frequent snacks
Ensure safety
Valproic acid
Elevated, expansive, and/or irritable mood
No manic episodes
