Table 1 Signs and symptoms of lithium intoxication in three degrees
From: Electrocardiographic changes caused by lithium intoxication in an elderly patient
Degree of intoxication | Signs and symptoms |
|---|---|
Mild intoxication | Nausea/vomiting, diarrhea, drowsiness, lethargy, coarse hand tremor, and muscular weakness |
Moderate intoxication | Nystagmus, ataxia, confusion, and myoclonus |
Severe intoxication | Seizures, impaired consciousness, coma, and death |