Lithium

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 Class: CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DRUGS / Tranquilizers

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Fetal Risk Summary
Breast Feeding Summary
References
Questions and Answers

Fetal Risk Summary


Lithium is used for the treatment of manic episodes of manic-depressive illness. The drug is available as either lithium carbonate or lithium citrate.

The use of lithium during the 1st trimester may be related to an increased incidence of congenital defects, particularly of the cardiovascular system. A 1987 review of psychotherapeutic drugs in pregnancy evaluated several reproduction studies of lithium in animals, including mice, rats, rabbits, and monkeys, and observed no teratogenicity except in rats (1).

Lithium freely crosses the placenta, equilibrating between maternal and cord serum (1,2,3,4,5 and 6). Amniotic fluid concentrations exceed cord serum levels (3).

Frequent reports have described the fetal effects of lithium, the majority from data accumulated by the Lithium Baby Register (1,2,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14 and 15). The Register, founded in Denmark in 1968 and later expanded internationally, collects data on known cases of 1st trimester exposure to lithium. By 1977, the Register included 183 infants, 20 (11%) with major congenital anomalies (13). Of the 20 malformed infants, 15 involved cardiovascular defects, including 5 with the rare Ebstein's anomaly. Others have also noted the increased incidence of Ebstein's anomaly in lithium-exposed babies (16). Two new case reports bring the total number of infants with cardiovascular defects to 17, or 77% (17 of 22) of the known malformed children (17,18). Ebstein's anomaly has been diagnosed in the fetus during the 2nd trimester by echocardiography (19). Details on 16 of the malformed infants are given below.

Author Case No.

Defect Weinstein and Goldfield (12) 1 Coarctation of aorta 2 High intraventricular septal defect 3 Stenosis of aqueduct with hydrocephalus, spina bifida with sacral meningo-myelocele, bilateral talipes equinovarus with paralysis; atonic bladder, patulous rectal sphincter and rectal prolapse (see also Reference 7) 4 Unilateral microtia 5 Mitral atresia, rudimentary left ventricle without inlet or outlet, aorta and pulmonary artery arising from right ventricle, patent ductus arteriosus, left superior vena cava 6 Mitral atresia 7 Ebstein's anomaly 8 Single umbilical artery, bilateral hypoplasia of maxilla Author Case No.

Defect 9 Ebstein's anomaly
  • Atresia of tricuspid valve
  • Ebstein's anomaly
  • Patent ductus arteriosus, ventricular septal defect
  • Ebstein's anomaly Rane et al. (17)
  • Dextrocardia and situs solitus, patent ductus arte riosus, juxtaductal aortic coarctation Weinstein (13)
  • Ebstein's anomaly Arnon et al. (18)
  • Massive tricuspid regurgitation, atrial flutter, conges tive heart failure In 60 of the children born without malformations, followup comparisons with nonexposed siblings did not show an increased frequency of physical or mental anomalies (20).

    The fetal toxicity of lithium, particularly in regards to cardiac abnormalities and the Ebstein anomaly, was discussed in two 1988 References (21,22). As an indication of the rarity of Ebstein's anomaly, only approximately 300 cases of the defect have been recorded in the literature since Ebstein first described it approximately 100 years ago (21). One author concluded that the majority of tricuspid valve malformations, such as Ebstein's anomaly, are not related to drug therapy and, thus, the association between lithium and Ebstein's anomaly is weak (22).

    A 1996 case report described multiple anomalies in an aborted male fetus of a woman treated with lithium carbonate monotherapy for a schizodepressive disorder (23). Maternal plasma levels before pregnancy varied between 0.580.73 mmol/L, but were not determined during gestation. Following diagnosis of multiple defects, the pregnancy was terminated at 22 weeks. The findings in the fetus were deep-seated ears, clubfeet, bilateral agenesis of the kidneys (Potter's syndrome), and a septal defect with transposition of the great vessels (23). In addition, the placenta had portions that were poorly vascularized and villi of different sizes. A causal association in this case between lithium and the defects cannot be determined. Moreover, Potter's syndrome is thought to be a genetic defect (24).

    A prospective study published in 1992 gathered data from four teratogen information centers in Canada and the United States on lithium exposure in pregnancy (25). A total of 148 pregnant women using lithium (mean daily dose 927 mg) during the 1st trimester were matched by age with 148 controls. Ten women using lithium were lost to postnatal follow-up, but information was available on the fetal echocardiograms performed. The number of live births in the two groups were 76% (105/138) and 83% (123/148), respectively. One stillbirth, in the exposed group, was observed. Other outcomes (figures based on 148 women in each group) included spontaneous abortion (9% vs. 8%), therapeutic abortion (10% vs. 6%), and ectopic pregnancy (1 case vs. 0 case). None of these differences were statistically significant. However, the birthweight of lithium-exposed infants was significantly higher than that of controls, 3475 g vs. 3383 g, p=0.02), even though significantly more of their mothers smoked cigarettes than did controls (31.8% vs. 15.5%, p=0.002). Three exposed infants and three controls had congenital malformations. The defects observed after lithium exposure were two infants with neural tube defects (hydrocephalus and meningomyelocelealso exposed to carbamazepine during the 1st trimester; spina bifida and tethered cord) and one with meromelia who was delivered at 23 weeks' gestation and died shortly after birth. Defects in the offspring of control mothers were a ventricular septal defect (one), congenital hip dislocation (one), and cerebral palsy and torticollis (one). In addition to the above cases, one of the therapeutic abortions in the lithium group was a pregnancy terminated at 16 weeks' gestation for a severe form of Ebstein's anomaly. The mother had also taken fluoxetine, trazodone, and L-thyroxine in the 1st trimester. Ebstein's anomaly has an incidence of 1 in 20,000 in the general population (25); thus, the appearance of this case is consistent with an increased risk for the heart defect among infants of women using lithium. However, a larger sample size is still needed to define the actual magnitude of the risk. The investigators concluded that lithium is not an important human teratogen and that, because it is beneficial in the therapy of major affective disorders, women may continue the drug during pregnancy. They cautioned, however, that adequate screening tests, including level II ultrasound and fetal echocardiography, were required when lithium is used during gestation (25).

    A 1994 Reference evaluated the teratogenic risk of 1st trimester exposure to lithium and summarized the treatment recommendations for lithium use in women with bipolar disorder (26). Included in their assessment were four case-controlled studies in which no cases of Ebstein's anomaly occurred among 207 lithium-exposed pregnancies as compared with 2 cases of the defects among 398 nonexposed controls. These data led them to the conclusion that the risk of teratogenicity after 1st trimester exposure to lithium was lower than previously reported (26). Reaching a similar conclusion, another review, published in 1995, concluded that the risk of teratogenicity with lithium was low in women with carefully controlled therapy, but that therapy should probably be avoided during the period of cardiac organogenesis (2nd4th month of pregnancy) (27).

    Concerning nonteratogenic effects, lithium toxicity in the fetus and newborn has been reported frequently: Cyanosis (3,17,28,29,30,31 and 32,38) Hypotonia (3,11,28,29,30,31,32,33,34 and 35,38) Bradycardia (17,29,32,34,36,38) Thyroid depression with goiter (3,11,35) Atrial flutter (37) Hepatomegaly (32,38) Electrocardiogram abnormalities (T-wave inversion) (29,36) Cardiomegaly (30,32,37,38) Gastrointestinal bleeding (36) Diabetes insipidus (3,32,38,39) Polyhydramnios (38,39) Seizures (38) Shock (32) Most of these toxic effects are self-limiting, returning to normal in 12 weeks. This corresponds with the renal elimination of lithium from the infant. The serum half-life of lithium in newborns is prolonged, averaging 6896 hours, as compared with the adult value of 1020 hours (4,17). Two of the reported cases of nephrogenic diabetes insipidus persisted for 2 months or longer (3,32).

    Premature labor, loss of fetal cardiac variability and acceleration, an unusual fetal heart rate pattern (double phase baseline), and depression at birth (Apgar scores of 4 and 7 at 1 and 5 minutes, respectively) were observed in a comatose mother and her infant after an acute overdose of an unknown amount of lithium and haloperidol at 31 weeks' gestation (40). Because of progressive premature labor, the female, 1526-g infant was delivered about 3 days after the overdose. The lithium concentrations of the maternal plasma, amniotic fluid, and cord vein plasma were all greater than 4 mmol/L (severe toxic effect >2.5 mmol/L), while the maternal level of haloperidol at delivery was about 1.6 ng/mL (40). The effects observed in the fetus and newborn were attributed to cardiac and cerebral manifestations of lithium intoxication. No follow-up on the infant was reported.

    In a surveillance study of Michigan Medicaid recipients involving 229,101 completed pregnancies conducted between 1985 and 1992, 62 newborns had been exposed to lithium during the 1st trimester (F. Rosa, personal communication, FDA, 1993). Two (3.2%) major birth defects were observed (three expected), one of which was a polydactyly (0.2 expected). No anomalies were observed in five other categories of defects (cardiovascular defects, oral clefts, spina bifida, limb reduction defects, and hypospadias) for which specific data were available.

    Fetal red blood cell choline levels are elevated during maternal therapy with lithium (41). The clinical significance of this effect on choline, the metabolic precursor to acetylcholine, is unknown but may be related to the teratogenicity of lithium because of its effect on cellular lithium transport (41). In an in vitro study, lithium had no effect on human sperm motility (42).

    A review published in 1995 used a unique system to assess the reproductive toxicity of lithium in animals and humans (43). Following an extensive evaluation of the available literature, for both experimental animals and humans, up through the early 1990's, a committee concluded that lithium, at concentrations within the human therapeutic range, could induce major malformations (particularly cardiac) and may be associated with neonatal toxicity. The evaluation included an assessment of human reproductive toxicity from lithium exposure in food, mineral supplements, swimming pools and spas, and drinking water, as well as from other environmental or occupational exposures. Because a linear relationship between lithium and toxicity was assumed, these exposures, which produce concentrations of lithium well below therapeutic levels, were not thought to produce human toxicity (43).

    In the mother, renal lithium clearance rises during pregnancy, returning to pre-pregnancy levels shortly after delivery (44). In four patients, the mean clearance before delivery was 29 mL/minute, declining to 15 mL/minute 67 weeks after delivery, a statistically significant difference (p<0.01). These data emphasize the need to monitor lithium levels closely before and after pregnancy (44).

    In summary, lithium should be avoided during pregnancy if possible, especially during the period of organogenesis. In those cases in which 1st trimester use is unavoidable, adequate screening tests, including level II ultrasound and fetal echocardiography (e.g., at 1820 weeks' gestation [45]), should be performed (25,26,45). Serum levels should also be monitored. Use of the drug near term may produce severe toxicity in the newborn, which is usually reversible. The long-term effects of in utero lithium exposure on postnatal development are unknown but warrant investigation.

    Breast Feeding Summary


    Lithium is excreted into breast milk (6,29,46,47 and 48). Milk levels are approximately 40%50% of the maternal serum concentration (29,47,48). Infant serum and milk levels are approximately equal. Although no toxic effects in the nursing infant have been reported, long-term effects from this exposure have not been studied. The American Academy of Pediatrics considers lithium to be contraindicated during breast feeding because of the potential for lithium-induced toxicity in the nursing infant (49).

    References

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    Questions and Answers

    I am pregnant and I take lithium for bipolar, What effect will this have on the baby?

    I am one month pregnant and concidering forgoing my lithuim for the duration of the pregnancy, which is worse for the baby withdrawal from lithium or taking it for 9 months? And what could happen to my baby?

    Prescribing lithium to pregnant women and mothers

    As a general rule all drugs are best avoided in pregnancy unless essential, so as to minimise any risk to the developing and newborn infant. Lithium is no exception to this, although the risks are not now considered to be as great as was once thought. For a few women, lithium maintenance treatment may be thought to be essential.

    Lithium is given as a preventive treatment to help reduce the recurrence of manic-depressive episodes. Its potential benefits need to be weighed up very carefully against the risks associated with its use in pregnancy, especially at certain stages of pregnancy, during childbirth and while breast-feeding.
    What are the possible risks during pregnancy?

    There is a risk of malformation of the heart in the developing infant when lithium is taken during pregnancy, especially during the first three months. Lithium should be particularly avoided in this period if possible.

    Lithium is also associated with a higher than expected frequency of still-births and deaths soon after birth. If lithium is given in late pregnancy there is risk of dangerous levels of lithium in mother and infant, as the way in which lithium is cleared from the body alters suddenly at childbirth.

    If lithium is to be taken at any stage of pregnancy, careful monitoring of lithium levels is most important if toxic effects are to be avoided.

    If, after discussion with your doctor, you decide to come off lithium, this should be done gradually over six to eight weeks. Afterwards it is advisable to wait a few weeks before trying to conceive, to make sure that you do not get any recurrence of the manic-depressive symptoms on stopping the lithium.

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    Anyone here get pregnant while on Lamictal or Lithium?

    I found out I was pregnant about.... 5 hours ago...
    I'm Bipolar II and I take 125 mg of Lamictal a day, and 1200 mg of Lithium. I know all of the health risks involved and I have an appointment with my doctor to discuss the meds. I want to completely get off the meds because of the risks (even though I will probably go nuts).
    I was wondering how long it took anyone to wean off of any one of the meds, and how much it was reduced and when.
    Also, I'd like to know the actual mental health experiences once taken off the meds while pregnant.

    I was on Lamictal 200mg, and went off it when I found out I was pregnant with my son. This was last June. I actually felt great all during my pregnancy (my husband called it Baby Magic). My psychiatrist had me go right back on it as soon as I delivered, so no breastfeeding for me, but better that I'm mentally healthy, right? After I had my son (now 2 months old), I started back at 25mg a day for 2 weeks, then 50mg for 2 weeks, then 100mg for a week, then back to 200mg the week after that.

    I have been SOOOO relaxed since my son was born. It's totally different than when I had my daughter 6 years ago. I was unmedicated back then and I would get so overwhelmed and irritated. I was also really impatient with her, poor thing. If we have anymore children, I'm doing what I did this time again. There is no way I will ever go off my meds again, except when I'm pregnant.

    I wish you the best of luck, and congrats on your new baby-to-be! Just remember to keep an open line of communication between you and you doctor and your psychiatrist. Tell them if you have any signs of the bipolar taking over. You need to take care of you so you can take care of your little one.

    Taking lithium pills while pregnant?

    is it dangerous to take lithium pills while pregnant? if so why? I'm bi polar and am currently taking lithium.

    There are a number of prescription meds that can not be taken during pregnancy. Lithium is one. I too am bipolar but was was switched to Prozac when I found out I was pregnant. Here's a link to information about lithium and pregnancy that should help answer any questions you have. Best wishes on your pregnancy. Hope all goes well with you and the new baby.
    http://www.otispregnancy.org/pdf/lithium...

    Oh...and never stop taking your medication before talking to your doctor first. This could cause serious medical problems.

    Does lithium use in the pregnant mother cause polyhydramnios in the last trimester of pregnancy?

    It may...
    Lithium can cause polyuria (increased urine production).Lithium crosses the placenta, and so the theory goes that lithium can cause polyuria in the fetus. Since the main source of amniotic fluid in the 3rd trimester is fetal urine then it makes sense.

    If you are taking lithium your caregiver should be checking for polyhydramnios.

    if your pregnant and you take lithium will it hurt the baby?

    are you for real?
    do you know what lithium is?
    come on

    I might be pregnant, and i take lithium (read on, please)?

    i dont know if im pregnant yet, but, theres a huge probably that i am - but, i dont want to stop taking my meds if im not pregnant, i need to know, if i kept taking my meds (untill like, next week when ill be able to know) would it hurt the baby ? i know it would if i took my meds throughout my whole pregnancy, but, THIS early would it ? because, i realy need to take my medicine, but, im not taking it untill i know it wouldnt hurt if i am pregnant.... help me out.

    you should not take lithium while pregnant period. if your Dr. apt is next week, i would go tonight and get a home prego test and if pos. stop meds until next week and talk to your Dr. if neg, you are probably not prego. home tests are 99% aaccurate. i cant tell you what to do, you need to decide that if test is neg.

    I think I may be pregnant should I have stopped taking my meds?

    I have Bipolar disorder and have been taking 250mg of lithium carbonate once a day. I think I may have gotten pregnant 2 weeks ago and have not taken them since, am I doing the right thing? or should I keep taking them untill I know for sure. The reason I ask is because I know lithium affects the respitory systems of unborn babys and I really want a healthy bub, I just dont know! I dont want not taking my meds to affect my life (job, relationship etc..) if it turns out I'm not pregnant.

    first of all, since its late night...call the pharmacy. the pharmacist will be able to tell you whether or not those medications will effect the baby. tell them you're not positive whether or not you are pregnant but as a precaution you want to know. if you just stop taking lithium you might/could/already have had sideeffects and withdrawels.
    take a preg test. sched an appt with your doctor and get them to possibly change the meds in the case that they will affect the baby

    Can my parents put me into a facility during my pregnancy due to the fact that I'm on lithium?

    I am a 14 year old girl who is pregnant and am currently taking lithium for Bipolar disorder... i know that i cannot take this medication during my pregnancy but is it possible for my parents to place me in a mental facility of any sort due to this fact??? or is there any way that they can have court ordered in order for me to have a harder pregnancy and continue going to school

    What concerns me is that you are taking lithium while pregnant. I hope you talked to your doctor about this because I have seen children born with a ton of problems because of this.

    does anyone know if one of the side effects of lithium can alter your period?

    i am taking lithium for about three weeks i had just gotten my first check result in and they said my thyroid levels are high... i havent had a period since May 26th at first i thought i was pregnant but i have taken two test and they have come back negative... is it possible that the lithium can allter a period?

    Lithium has several different effects.....here is a link for some more info about it's side effects.

    http://www.healthyplace.com/Communities/...

    Because of the body trying to adjust, it is theoretically possible; but, just in case i would check with a doctor and make sure that it's not being caused by something else.

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