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Lithium ToxicitySymptoms:%u2022 Coarse tremor%u2022 Nausea and vomiting%u2022 Drowsiness%u2022 Hyperreflexia%u2022 Seizure and coma (in severe cases)Risk factors:%u2022 Diuretics and NSAIDs (increase renal lithium absorption)Management:%u2022 Mild to moderate: IV fluids and stop drug immediately%u2022 Severe: HaemodialysisNote: Lithium should be avoided in pregnancy (risk of Ebstein's anomaly)