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Does Taking Lithium Cause Body Rashes And Poor Memory?

I just started on rexulti and also take lithium. After 2 weeks i broke out in. A severe rash like chicken pos. It is effecting my memory and concentration . It did take my irritability away which i have been struggling with for some time. And reduced my angry feelings and anxiety. My question to you is there a drug that can help me reduced my irritability , anxiety and not effect my memory and give me a severe rash. I was so happy that i was smiling and not beingg negative help
Wed, 25 Jul 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Yes, you are right. Skin rashes and memory impairment are common side effects of lithium. So better to consult your psychiatrist and discuss about these side effects. You may need to worry replace lithium with another safer substitute drug like Fluoxetine. So discuss these with your psychiatrist.

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Does Taking Lithium Cause Body Rashes And Poor Memory?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Yes, you are right. Skin rashes and memory impairment are common side effects of lithium. So better to consult your psychiatrist and discuss about these side effects. You may need to worry replace lithium with another safer substitute drug like Fluoxetine. So discuss these with your psychiatrist. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.