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On lithium(level 0.73),divalproex sodium(500mg), olanzapine(15mg). which is likely to be causing my cognitive impairment, and confusion while speaking?

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Dr. Zeyad Morcos answered

Specializes in Neurology

Maybe: These are three medications that surely can occasionally affect cognition. You need to have a open heart discussion with your doctors, he/she might has strong reason for above three medications.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 8/7/2016

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A member asked:

On lithium(level 0.73),divalproex sodium(500mg), olanzapine(15mg). which is likely to be causing my cognitive impairment, and confusion while speaking?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Zeyad Morcos answered

Dr Rhoads agreed

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