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Monitoring lithium
After starting or changing the dose of lithium
o Serum lithium should be measured {{c1::5-7}} days after starting or changing the dose of lithium.
o The lithium dose should then be adjusted to achieve a serum lithium concentration of between {{c2::0.5-0.8}} mmol/l.
o Blood should be taken {{c3::12}} hours after the last dose was administered to get an accurate measurement of lithium level.
After starting or changing the dose of lithium
o Serum lithium should be measured {{c1::5-7}} days after starting or changing the dose of lithium.
o The lithium dose should then be adjusted to achieve a serum lithium concentration of between {{c2::0.5-0.8}} mmol/l.
o Blood should be taken {{c3::12}} hours after the last dose was administered to get an accurate measurement of lithium level.
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