A member asked:

Type 2 diabetic and have severe depression. can i be on lithium alone or will an anti-depressant be needed also?

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Dr. Donald Alves answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Likely : The lithium usually works more on the other end of the spectrum in bipolar--to prevent manic symptoms. It is often used in combination with antidepressant therapy.

Answered 10/24/2017

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