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A patient is suffering in bipolar disorder for seven years, he is taking lithium for three years how can we check the disease is decreased or not. Is it safe to keep in home.
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Hello. Well d progress can be assessed by the mood changes and behaviour of the patient. His sleep n family interactions. But lithium is a drug with low safety margin. Regular blood tests particularly platelet count etc are imp. Do keep in touch.
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