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The Brown University Psychopharmacology UpdateVolume 26, Issue 9 p. 4-4 What's New in Research Mortality study indicates importance of persisting with lithium treatment regimen First published: 13 August 2015 https://doi.org/10.1002/pu.30077Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat Abstract A nationwide cohort study of Veterans Health Administration (VHA) records has found significantly reduced nonsuicide mortality over the first 90 days of lithium treatment compared with valproate treatment, but increased mortality over 180 days relative to valproate in individuals discontinuing lithium treatment. Study authors stated that their findings point to the importance of emphasizing persistence with lithium treatment and engaging in close monitoring of patients who stop treatment. Volume26, Issue9September 2015Pages 4-4 RelatedInformation

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