Diarrhea, vomiting, lack of coordination, drowsiness, tinnitus, and urinary frequency are signs of lithium ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
toxicity
Signs of lithium toxicity are diarrhea, vomiting, lack of coordination, drowsiness, tinnitus, and urinary frequency.
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