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Lithium carbonate is widely used for the treatment of bipolar disorder as well as an augmenting agent in the treatment of unipolar depression. However, a significant percentage of patients develop chronic kidney disease (CKD) after long-term use. This case series attempted to look into whether the kidney function improved after discontinuation of lithium in patients who had already developed CKD.
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