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Old Jan 11, 2013, 09:49 PM
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I had a lot of IV done while on the psych unit, because I needed electrolytes due to orthostatic hypotension on Risperdal. Orthostatic hypotension is a common reaction to various AP's and it would require IV fluids.

Do not know about other reasons for IV work.