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Your lithium level is within the target therapeutic range, providing effective prophylaxis against bipolar mood episodes. The specific target (0.6–0.8 for maintenance, 0.8–1.2 for acute treatment) depends on your clinical situation.
Your lithium level is far below the therapeutic range and provides no mood-stabilizing benefit. This places you at risk of relapse of bipolar disorder, including manic or depressive episodes.
Contact your psychiatrist urgently. A significant dose increase is needed. Never adjust your lithium dose without medical supervision.
Lithium: {{value}} {{unit}} — critically low (therapeutic: {{low}}–{{high}})Your lithium level is below the target range. At these levels, lithium is less effective at preventing mood episodes in bipolar disorder. The risk of manic, hypomanic, or depressive relapse increases.
Discuss with your psychiatrist. A dose adjustment is typically needed. Higher doses require more frequent monitoring of serum levels and kidney function.
Lithium: {{value}} {{unit}} — subtherapeutic (target: {{low}}–{{high}})Your lithium level is at or just below the target range. For maintenance therapy in stable bipolar disorder, levels of 0.6–0.8 mEq/L may be adequate. For acute mania, higher levels are needed.
Discuss with your psychiatrist. If you are stable, this level may be acceptable. If you have symptoms, a dose increase may be warranted.
Lithium: {{value}} {{unit}} — borderline lowYour lithium level is within the target therapeutic range, providing effective prophylaxis against bipolar mood episodes. The specific target (0.6–0.8 for maintenance, 0.8–1.2 for acute treatment) depends on your clinical situation.
Continue current dosing. Regular monitoring of lithium levels (every 3–6 months when stable), thyroid function (TSH), and kidney function (creatinine, eGFR) is essential.
Lithium: {{value}} {{unit}} — within therapeutic range ({{low}}–{{high}})Your lithium level is in the ideal range for maintenance therapy — providing effective mood stabilization while minimizing side effects and long-term risks.
Continue current regimen. Continue regular monitoring of lithium levels, kidney function, and thyroid function.
Lithium: {{value}} {{unit}} — at optimal levelYour lithium level is above the target range. Early signs of lithium toxicity include increased tremor, nausea, diarrhea, lethargy, and mild confusion. Dehydration, NSAIDs, and ACE inhibitors can increase lithium levels.
Contact your doctor. Consider holding one dose and ensuring good hydration. Avoid NSAIDs and maintain adequate salt intake. Recheck level in 12 hours.
Lithium: {{value}} {{unit}} — borderline highYour lithium level is above the therapeutic range and into toxic territory. Symptoms include marked tremor, slurred speech, ataxia (unsteady gait), confusion, nausea, and vomiting. Lithium toxicity is a medical emergency as it can cause permanent neurological damage.
Seek medical attention urgently. Hold lithium. IV hydration and more aggressive treatment (hemodialysis if noticeable) may be needed. The severity depends on both the level and the duration of elevation.
Lithium: {{value}} {{unit}} — supratherapeutic (target: {{low}}–{{high}})A critically high lithium level represents noticeable toxicity. At these levels (commonly >2.0 mEq/L), there is a high risk of seizures, coma, permanent neurological injury, and death. Kidney function is often compromised, which further impairs lithium clearance.
This is a medical emergency. Seek immediate emergency care. Hemodialysis is the most effective treatment for noticeable lithium toxicity and should be initiated urgently. Continuous monitoring in the ICU is required.
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