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Missed 3 days of lithium.tried to tell psychiatrist but she didn't listen.now she wants lithium level.how long to wait to get accurate lithium level?

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Dr. Chiquitha Cornelius answered

Base line is restore: within 2 weeks that's the optimum. then have levels re-checked. This is to ensure you are back to base line.

Dr Connerly agreed

Answered 1/10/2017

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A member asked:

Missed 3 days of lithium.tried to tell psychiatrist but she didn't listen.now she wants lithium level.how long to wait to get accurate lithium level?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Chiquitha Cornelius answered

Dr Connerly agreed

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