How long does lithium stay in your system?
Question posted by Jinxy Catina on 26 June 2018
Last updated on 26 June 2018 by WildcatVet
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WildcatVet
26 June 2018
Lithium carbonate ER has a half life of about 24 hours after your last dose. This means that after 1 day half the dose has been metabolized, etc. Traces may remain in your system for approximately 5 days.
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