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NOT a side effect of Lithium

A
Leucopenia
B
Hypothyroidism
C
Polyuria
D
Hypercalcaemia
High-Yield 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.

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