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A 38-year-old woman with a history of bipolar disorder type I is stable on lithium. She presents with vomiting and diarrhoea for 3 days due to gastroenteritis and has been taking ibuprofen regularly for pain. She complains of worsening tremor and unsteadiness. According to mood disorder and prescribing guidelines, what is the most likely explanation?

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