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Lithium overdose

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Lithium overdose

Definition:

Lithium overdose is poisoning from taking too much of the drug lithium.

Alternative Names:
Eskalith; Lithane; Lithobid; Lithonate; Lithotabs 

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Poisonous Ingredient:

Lithium, a drug commonly used to treat bipolar disorder.

Where Found:

• Cibalith
• Carbolith
• Duralith
• Eskalith
• Lithane
• Lithobid
• Lithonate

Note: This list may not be all inclusive.

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