Lithium, Salt, & Water? 💊🧂💧 Here’s something important to know, so save it for later! ⭐Lithium carbonate (a medication used often for bipolar disorder) affects the way kidneys concentrate & dilute urine ❓What does this mean? It means changes in salt & water balance in the body, which can lead to ⬆️urination & thirst Educate your patients to: ⭐Consume a balanced amount of sodium in the diet (no sudden/drastic changes!) → This can lead to lithium toxicity or an increased concentration of the dr