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The benefits and drawbacks of Li₂CO₃ use in BD. Li₂CO₃ is a thoroughly studied compound in the management of BD. Dosage guidelines are well established, and both short‐ and long‐term toxicity concerns are well understood. Despite being the current gold standard for the control of mania and the prevention of mood episode recurrences, Li₂CO₃ is not without its share of issues, namely a narrow therapeutic window and a potentially severe toxic effect profile that may limit patient compliance