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A member asked:
Its a week today on lithium, i feel like im breathing funny. took my adivan n i feel better. could it be my lithium :-( or can nxiety caus breath issu?
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Anxiety ; Ativan (lorazepam): Anxiety can cause changes in breathing -- such as more rapid, shallow breathing and the feeling that one cannot get enough oxygen. Ativan (lorazepam) is an anxiety-reducing medicine. However, allergies may also cause changes in breathing -- especially if your nose is stopped up, etc. Lithium is not likely to cause these changes.
Answered 6/24/2014
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