A 34-year-old woman with bipolar I disorder maintained on lithium for 3 years presents with a 6-week history of depressive episodes. Her lithium level is 0.9 mEq/L. She also reports polyuria and polydipsia. TSH is 8.2 mIU/L. Which of the following is the MOST appropriate next step?

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