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Is lithium safe if managed by a psychiatrist?

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Dr. Mark Fisher answered

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Probably: Management by a competent psychiatrist is only half the story. The other half is you. The efficacy, safety & tolerability of lithium in your specific case depends on your specific physiology, potential adverse effects, drug interactions, & compliance.

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Answered 11/28/2017

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