Lithium and renal failure?

Hello, thank you for your question!

Lithium is indeed eliminated by the kidneys, and its elimination is diminished in the presence of renal insufficiency. Usually the precaution for this is to start the medication at a lower dose, and if necessary to increase it more conservatively

In the vast majority of cases, the level of lithium in your blood will be measured.

I hope that I have been helpful to you and I am available if you have any further questions!

Tom Samaha, pharmacist