Adverse effects long term lithium therapy

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Other risks of long term lithium therapy if  electrolytes disbalans - calcium ?
why ?

*More rarely increases the risk of hyperthyroidism en hyperparathyroidism

*calcium level increased ( monitoring !!)

Chronically increased serum calcium ( long term Lithium therapie) can lead to :

*Renal stones,
*osteoporosis
*dyspepsia
*hypertension
*renal impairment
*bij Ca > 3,5 mmol/L tot coma, nierinsufficientie en hartritmestoornissen

Other adverse effects long term Lithium therapy

Ankle oedema
weigh gain
acne
psoriasis

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