Clinical Study

Lithium Carbonate in the Treatment of Graves’ Disease with ATD-Induced Hepatic Injury or Leukopenia

Table 4

Adverse reaction of lithium treatment.

GD with hepatic injuryGD with leukopenia

Number of patients3318
Neurological symptoms (%)
 Mental confusion 00
 Seizures00
 Drowsiness00
 Dizziness 00
 Tremor00
Gastrointestinal symptoms (%)
 Nausea3 (9.0)2 (11.1)
 Vomiting 1 (3.0)0
 Diarrhea01 (5.5)
 Abdominal distention1 (3.0)0
 Constipation00
Other symptoms (%)
 Asthenia1 (3.0) 0
 Malaise01 (5.5)
 Blurred vision00

Data were expressed as percentage of the total.