![]() ![]() At that time, it was discovered that a solution containing ions of this element dissolves uric acid deposits. However, lithium didn’t become famous until the beginning of the 19th century. Their intuitive use in treatment dates back to the second century AD, when Galen recommended that patients with mania symptoms drink and bathe in alkaline mineral, which contained lithium. ![]() The history of the use of lithium in medicine goes all the way back to ancient times. Numerous studies have confirmed their value in psychopharmacotherapy, especially when it comes to the treatment and prevention of bipolar disorder (bipolar affective disorder – BPAD, also known as bipolar affective disturbances, previously known as manic depression or cyclophrenia, is characterised by depressive episodes, mania/hypomania or mixed episodes). Lithium salts are one of the oldest currently available psychotropic drugs.
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