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What to do if i have weird feelings from taking lithium for bipolar/depression?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Please let: your physician/ psychiatrist know how you are feeling. Be specific when describing this and /or any side effects. Take care.

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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