Effect of lithium on leukocytes: a two-year follow-up.
J Clin Psychiatry
; 44(4): 139-40, 1983 Apr.
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ABSTRACT
Leukocytosis is a common finding in patients given lithium salts, but few studies have addressed the possibility of persistent leukocyte elevation during long-term lithium therapy. We followed leukocyte counts in 32 manic-depressive patients over a 1-year period and in 25 over a 2-year period of lithium therapy, after establishing prelithium leukocyte baselines. During the first few weeks, most patients showed significant increases, which persisted throughout the course of treatment. These findings indicate that lithium might play a role in the treatment of certain leukopenic conditions.
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Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Leucocitos
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Leucocitosis
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Litio
Tipo de estudio:
Observational_studies
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Prognostic_studies
Límite:
Adult
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Humans
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Clin Psychiatry
Año:
1983
Tipo del documento:
Article