Lithium may cause anterograde amnesia, slightly slowed motor movement, and diminished creativity; however, those symptoms could be associated with bipolar disorder itself as opposed to lithium use.
Glimmer of hope emerges in pilot trial of people with mild cognitive impairment ...
Dr McIntyre and colleagues share new insight on how GLP-1 receptor agonists may protect against lithium-induced kidney damage in patients treated for bipolar disorder.
A study published in Nature on August 6, 2025, found that lithium is the only metal significantly depleted in the prefrontal ...