Certain<unk> compounds, also known as<unk> salts, are used as psychiatric medication, primarily for bipolar disorder and for major depressive disorder that does not improve following the use of antidepressants. In these disorders, it sometimes reduces the risk of suicide.<unk> is taken orally. Common side effects include increased urination, shakiness of the hands, and increased thirst. Serious side effects include hypothyroidism, diabetes insipidus, and<unk> toxicity. Blood level monitoring is recommended to decrease the risk of potential toxicity. If levels become too high, diarrhea, vomiting, poor coordination, sleepiness, and ringing in the ears may occur.<unk> is teratogenic, especially during the first trimester of pregnancy and at higher dosages. The use of<unk> while breastfeeding is controversial; however, many international health authorities advise against it, and the long-term outcomes of perinatal<unk> exposure have not been studied. The American Academy of Pediatrics lists<unk> as contraindicated for pregnancy and lactation. The United States Food and Drug Administration categorizes<unk> as having positive evidence of risk for pregnancy and possible hazardous risk for lactation.<unk> salts are classified as mood stabilizers. How<unk> works is not specifically known. In the nineteenth century,<unk> was used in people who had gout, epilepsy, and cancer. Its use in the treatment of mental disorders began in 1948 by John Cade in Australia. It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines. It is available as a generic medication. In 2019, it was the 205th most commonly prescribed medication in the United States, with more than 2.6million prescriptions.
Lithium 
Chlortalidone
Methylphenidate
Sertraline
Citalopram
Paliperidone
Loprazolam
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