Lithium: The Forgotten Wonderdrug
Lithium: The Forgotten Wonderdrug
Lithium: The Forgotten Wonderdrug
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Reduction of Episode Recurrence<br />
• Bipolar I<br />
with <strong>Lithium</strong> Treatment<br />
– Yearly Episodes > 50% fewer in 56.4% of the patients<br />
– More than 50% less time ill in 59% of patients<br />
• Bipolar II<br />
– Yearly Episodes > 50% fewer in 72.9% of the patients<br />
– More than 50% less time ill in 72.9% of patients<br />
Tondo L, Baldessarini RJ, Hennen J, Floris G. <strong>Lithium</strong> maintenance treatment of depression and<br />
mania in bipolar I and bipolar II disorders. Am J Psychiatry. 1998 May;155(5):638-45.