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My dr has decreased meds at my request. i feel i'm over medicated. what is known to have more mental side effects, lithium of olanzapine? advice?
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Lithium, Olanzapine: Commend yourself to discuss with your doctor to decrease meds. It is not clear if you are taking both Lithium and Olanzapine; and for which Diagnosis and what dose? Lithium is for Bipolar disorder; Olanzapine for Psychosis and Bipolar Disorder. See Psychiatrist for Diagnosis of Thought or Mood Disorder, Medications affecting functioning, dose needed, monitoring and ;Therapy for stress
Answered 11/22/2015
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