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Lithium question. i have been on lithium for about a week and since i started taking it i have had diarrhea, should i stop?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Lithium: Some forms of lithium have more effect on your intestinal tract, such as lithium carbonate, others less, such as Eskalith or lithobid. Discuss with your prescribing doctor.

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Answered 6/25/2014

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