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I find it very interesting that taking 20 mg a day LiO resulted in blood lithium below the normal range! I read that the blood draw should be done 10-12 hours after the last dose. How much does it fluctuate? Are those of us taking it taking the right dose? I believe the "mouse data" translated to human dosage was 12 mg per day. My LO has an appt with her neurologist in Oct. I'm going to request a blood test. She's been taking 10 mg a day for 11 months with no improvement in her condition. In fact her short term memory has continued to deteriorate. Are there reports from anyone else?