Lithium treatment and the geriatric population.

The present review attempts to highlight selective concerns with regard to the use of lithium in the geriatric population. Several points as pharmacokinetics, prophylaxis, side-effects, intoxication deserve particular emphasis in relation to the elderly patient and are discussed. Furthermore, since the potential for drug interactions is greatly increased because of the greater number of drugs these patients take, the clinical significance of some drug interactions is also reported.