Pharmacokinetics
Absorption: Completely absorbed after oral administration
Distribution: Widely distributed into many tissues and fluids; CSF levels are 50% of plasma levels. Crosses the placenta; enters breast milk.
Metabolism and Excretion: Excreted almost entirely unchanged by the kidneys
Half-life: 20–27 hr
TIME/ACTION PROFILE (antimanic effects)
| ROUTE | ONSET | PEAK | DURATION |
| PO, PO–ER | 5–7 days | 10–21 days | days |
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