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Dosing in acute stage and maintenance
| Variable | Frequency (%) |
|---|---|
| Acute | |
| Dose dependent | 78 (75.7) |
| <900 mg | 29 (37) |
| >900 mg | 49 (63) |
| Blood level dependent | 25 (24.3) |
| Maintenance | |
| Dose dependent | 77 (74.8) |
| <900 | 64 |
| >900 | 13 |
| Blood level dependent | 26 (24.2) |
| Frequency of monitoring lithium levels in maintenance phase | |
| 3 monthly | 42 (40.8) |
| 6 monthly | 46 (44.7) |
| 1 monthly | 4 (3.9) |
| Yearly | 6 (5.8) |
| Based on feasibility | 5 (4.9) |
| Dosing frequency | |
| Once daily | 12 (11.7) |
| >Once daily | 91 (88.3) |
