You are taking the history of a patient who is suspected of having lithium toxicity. What symptoms would you expect the patient to report?

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Common symptoms of lithium toxicity include increased drowsiness, weakness, and nausea. Other symptoms may include tremors or twitches, confusion, and difficulty speaking. In severe cases, seizures or coma may occur. Heart palpitations, muscle spasms, and vision loss are not typically associated with lithium toxicity, and increased mania or tachycardia may actually be symptoms of bipolar disorder for which lithium is prescribed. Decreased urine output may indicate kidney dysfunction, which can be a complication of lithium toxicity, but is not a direct symptom of the toxicity itself.

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