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What do you think of using llithium orotate for depression? my brother seems to be unresponsive to the pharmaceutical drugs.

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Lithium: Lithium has been used in the past as add on for depression, less so due to side-effect & need to monitor blood levels. This is an issue best discussed with your doctor.

Answered 10/4/2016

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