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I'm still nursing my 21 month old son. can i start taking lithium for bipolar disorder?
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BIPOLAR DISORDER: You can start your lithium as long as you discontinue breastfeeding your 21 month old son. His diet includes table food now.
Answered 5/1/2013
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No. : First, it's great that you have breastfed your son for so long. He won't lose any of the benefits of breastfeeding if you stop now, which you should do before starting to take lithium. Good luck.
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