Understanding What is Considered High Grade Lithium in Pharmacology: Clarifying a Misconception
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Lithium, an effective mood stabilizer, has a narrow therapeutic index, meaning the difference between an effective concentration in the blood and a toxic concentration is very small. This fact is critical to understanding why the concept of 'high grade lithium' is a dangerous misconception in pharmacology and what dangerously high lithium levels truly entail for a patient's health.
