Tremor (lithium-induced)
- Check lithium level + caffeine/other tremor drivers
- Reduce dose/peak exposure if feasible
- Propranolol is the classic symptomatic treatment
- Extended-release/once-daily strategy may alter peaks
- New coarse tremor can signal lithium toxicity
- Evaluate thyroid and interacting drugs
Use at a glance
- Check lithium level + caffeine/other tremor drivers
Treatment options
- Propranolol is the classic symptomatic treatment
- Extended-release/once-daily strategy may alter peaks
- Evaluate thyroid and interacting drugs
Choosing treatment
- Reduce dose/peak exposure if feasible
Practical pearls
- New coarse tremor can signal lithium toxicity
Self-check
- What should be checked in Tremor (lithium-induced)?
lithium level + caffeine/other tremor drivers.
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