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I take lithium er 450 3x a day for bipolar 2. i also take cymbalta (duloxetine) 30 mg per day for severe depression. this combination ok to take?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Drug interactions: This may increase risk for serotonergic syndrome. (http://www.drugs.com/interactions-check.php?drug_list=949-2273,1477-16548).

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Answered 5/20/2015

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