This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Miscellaneous, Subject name: Psychiatry
NOT a side effect of Lithium 
Select and explain. 
A. Leucopenia, B. Hypothyroidism, C. Polyuria, D. Hypercalcaemia
A: Leucopenia
Answer: A: Leucopenia 
Explanation: (A) Leucopenia # RENAL: The renal side-effects occur in 10-50% of all patients on maintenance lithium therapy. Polyuria, polydipsia. Tubular changes. Nephrogenic diabetes insipidus. Nephrotic syndrome.> Gastrointestinal: These side-effects are nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, metallic taste and abdominal pain.> Dermatological: These include acneiform eruptions, papular eruptions and exacerbation of psoriasis.