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Been off of lithium for a month now. just now starting to get over the withdrawal process of it. how much longer do i have?

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Dr. Jessica Allan answered

Depends: Multiple factors can influence Lithium withdrawal. How long you were on Lithium, How high the dose and your metabolism. Gradual discontinuation over 30 days or reducing the dose by 10% every month until you are down to nothing is recommended in the literature. The message is I hope you are doing this under a Psychiatrist supervision. Good luck and keep asking questions.

Dr Juchau agreed

Answered 2/11/2015

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A member asked:

Been off of lithium for a month now. just now starting to get over the withdrawal process of it. how much longer do i have?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jessica Allan answered

Dr Juchau agreed

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