Lithium-induced diabetes insipidus-a propos a case

Abstract

Lithium carbonate has displayed a major role in the treatment of bipolar affective disorders. However, the complications implied in its consumption are numerous and may be serious. One of the sequels, diabetes insipidus, though infrequent, might originate both in dehydration, and might cause this setback as well. A time may occur in the patient’s life when the physician in charge will consider the imperative need to discontinue lithium therapy. This occurrence represents a complex event in an otherwise difficult malady. In this report, consideration is given, in addition, to a gradual checking of the lithium therapy