Julia Christl, Bruno Müller-Oerlinghausen, Michael Bauer, Daniel Kamp, Fabian Fußer, Jens Benninghoff, Rosa A Fehrenbach, Christian Lange-Asschenfeldt, Michael Rapp, Bernd Ibach, Rainer Schaub, Axel Wollmer, Timm Strotmann-Tack, Michael Hüll, Susanne Biermann, Katharina Roscher, Bernd Meissnest, Alexander Menges, Bernd Weigel, Dorothee Maliszewski-Makowka, Christian Mauerer, Martin Schaefer, Beate Joachimsmeier, Sarah Kayser, Lars Christian Rump, Tillmann Supprian
INTRODUCTION: While lithium (Li) has been well established for the treatment of bipolar disorder, geriatric patients require special attention when it comes to issues of drug safety. Declining renal function, amongst other medical conditions, and polypharmacy may pose increased risks. Only a few previous studies have addressed the management of Li in geriatric patients. METHODS: Twenty-four German medical experts on geriatric medicine and Li treatment participated in a Delphi survey, consisting of two rounds of questionnaires and a final formulation of treatment recommendations...
July 28, 2023: Pharmacopsychiatry