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A type of psychotropic medication often prescribed for bipolar disorder to treat episodes of mania as well as depression. Common brand names include Lithium, Depakote, Lamictal, and Tegretol. Some side effects involve excessive thirst, irregular heartbeat, itching/rash, swelling (face, mouth, and extremities), nausea,  and loss of appetite.

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Spielman, R. M., Jenkins, W. J., & Lovett, M. D. (2020, April 22). Psychology (2nd ed.). OpenStax. https://openstax.org/books/psychology-2e/pages/1-introduction

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