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I feel fatigue, sleepy during the day, and slower thinking. are these due to the lithium?
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Yes, very possible: Lithium can cause you to be sleepy and slower thinking. Have your doctor get a blood level to see if you are on too high a dose.
Answered 8/13/2015
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