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I have taken lots of antipsychotics and a few antidepressants. i have found that i have more strength on pull but on push exercise my joints can't lift

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You should see: Your personal family doctor for evaluation ha ha these physical symptoms. Again, I have no reason to believe that they relate to your use of psychotropics. Look into potential physical causes.

Dr Pappas and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/24/2016

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