Lithium in mania and depression
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In 1949 Cade1 introduced lithium into psychiatric use in Australia demonstrating its efficacy in the treatment of manic excitement. Unfortunately the drug almost immediately acquired a sinister reputation in the United States when its use as a salt substitute in cardiac patients caused a number of deaths from lithium poisoning.2 In Europe the advent of chlorpromazine and reserpine in the early 1950’s delayed the development of lithium; but in the last few years interest has revived as knowledge of fluid balance and mineral metabolism in affective disorders has increased.3
1971 ◽
Vol 119
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pp. 647-656
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1974 ◽
Vol 124
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pp. 518-525
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1975 ◽
Vol 37
(2)
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pp. 641-642
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1995 ◽
Vol 53
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pp. 682-683
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1994 ◽
Vol 52
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pp. 454-455
2001 ◽
Vol 15
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pp. 53-87
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2009 ◽