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Does Lithium Orate 5mg Daily Help With Mental Health Issues

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Posted on Wed, 15 Jul 2020
Question: Does lithium orate 5mg daily help with mental health issues e. g. fear, panic, doubt, ocd, depression? Thanks. 37. Male. Diabetic.
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Answered by Dr. Soujanya (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Lithium may not help for these issues

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to ask a doctor service,

I have gone through your query and can certainly understand your concern towards your symptoms.

Lithium orate helps in mood fluctuations and suicidal thoughts but may not target all the above mental health issues.

Hope this information would help you.
Thank you.
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Does Lithium Orate 5mg Daily Help With Mental Health Issues

Brief Answer: Lithium may not help for these issues Detailed Answer: Hi, Welcome to ask a doctor service, I have gone through your query and can certainly understand your concern towards your symptoms. Lithium orate helps in mood fluctuations and suicidal thoughts but may not target all the above mental health issues. Hope this information would help you. Thank you.