Case Report

Unrecognized Delayed Toxic Lithium Peak Concentration in an Acute Poisoning with Sustained Release Lithium Product

A 32-year-old female with a history of bipolar disorder was admitted after taking approximately 16 g of an extended-release lithium carbonate formulation in an attempted suicide. Five hours after consumption, the lithium serum level was 3.2 mEq/L. Fourteen hours after consumption, the lithium level was 5.1 mEq/L and the patient…