Lithium interactions
Lithium (Lithobid, Eskalith), a serotonergic drug has 260 documented interactions across the FDA labels and fact sheets we index: 92 major, 159 moderate, 8 minor, and 1 where a label reports no significant interaction. Each entry below quotes the sentence behind it. This drug page is a starting point, not a verdict for your situation.
Interactions from the label
Major interactions (92)
Serotonin Syndrome Inform patients that opioids could cause a rare but potentially life-threatening condition resulting from concomitant administration of serotonergic drugs. (Acetaminophen and codeine label, Precautions)
If concomitant use of lithium with other serotonergic drugs is clinically warranted, inform patients of the increased risk for serotonin syndrome and monitor for symptoms. (Lithium label, Warnings and precautions)
Table 5: Amiodarone Drug Interactions Concomitant Drug Class/Name Examples Clinical Comment QT Prolonging Drugs class I and III antiarrhythmics, lithium, certain phenothiazines, tricyclic antidepressants, certain fluoroquinolone and macrolide antibiotics, azole antifungals, halogenated inhalation anesthetic agents Increased risk of Torsade de Pointes. (Amiodarone label, Drug interactions)
If concomitant use of lithium with other serotonergic drugs is clinically warranted, inform patients of the increased risk for serotonin syndrome and monitor for symptoms. (Lithium label, Warnings and precautions)
If concomitant use of lithium with other serotonergic drugs is clinically warranted, inform patients of the increased risk for serotonin syndrome and monitor for symptoms. (Lithium label, Warnings and precautions)
Serotonin Syndrome: Increased risk when co-administered with serotonergic agents (e.g., SSRIs, SNRIs, triptans), but also during overdosage situations. (Amphetamine label, Warnings and precautions)
Serotonin Syndrome: Increased risk when coadministered with serotonergic agents (e.g., selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs), triptans), but also during overdosage situations. (Amphetamine and dextroamphetamine label, Warnings and precautions)
• Serotonergic Drugs: Concomitant use may result in serotonin syndrome. (Belladonna and opium label, Drug interactions)
If concomitant use of lithium with other serotonergic drugs is clinically warranted, inform patients of the increased risk for serotonin syndrome and monitor for symptoms. (Lithium label, Warnings and precautions)
Serotonergic Drugs : Concomitant use may result in serotonin syndrome. (Buprenorphine label, Drug interactions)
Serotonergic Drugs: Concomitant use may result in serotonin syndrome. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Drug interactions)
If concomitant use of lithium with other serotonergic drugs is clinically warranted, inform patients of the increased risk for serotonin syndrome and monitor for symptoms. (Lithium label, Warnings and precautions)
• Serotonergic Drugs: Concomitant use may result in serotonin syndrome. (Butalbital, acetaminophen, caffeine, and codeine label, Drug interactions)
Intervention: Avoid concomitant use Serotonergic Drugs : Concomitant use may result in serotonin syndrome. (Butalbital, aspirin, caffeine, and codeine label, Drug interactions)
…medical attention if they experience symptoms of hyperalgesia, including worsening pain, increased sensitivity to pain, or new pain [see WARNINGS ; ADVERSE REACTIONS ]. Serotonin Syndrome Inform patients that butorphanol tartrate could cause a rare but potentially life-threatening condition resulting from concomitant administration of serotonergic drugs. (Butorphanol label, Precautions)
If concomitant use of lithium with other serotonergic drugs is clinically warranted, inform patients of the increased risk for serotonin syndrome and monitor for symptoms. (Lithium label, Warnings and precautions)
If concomitant use of lithium with other serotonergic drugs is clinically warranted, inform patients of the increased risk for serotonin syndrome and monitor for symptoms. (Lithium label, Warnings and precautions)
• Serotonergic Drugs: Concomitant use may result in serotonin syndrome. (Codeine label, Drug interactions)
If concomitant use of lithium with other serotonergic drugs is clinically warranted, inform patients of the increased risk for serotonin syndrome and monitor for symptoms. (Lithium label, Warnings and precautions)
If concomitant use of lithium with other serotonergic drugs is clinically warranted, inform patients of the increased risk for serotonin syndrome and monitor for symptoms. (Lithium label, Warnings and precautions)
If concomitant use of lithium with other serotonergic drugs is clinically warranted, inform patients of the increased risk for serotonin syndrome and monitor for symptoms. (Lithium label, Warnings and precautions)
Serotonin Syndrome Serotonin syndrome, a potentially life-threatening reaction, may occur when amphetamines are used in combination with other drugs that affect the serotonergic neurotransmitter systems such as monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs), triptans,… (Dextroamphetamine label, Warnings)
If concomitant use of lithium with other serotonergic drugs is clinically warranted, inform patients of the increased risk for serotonin syndrome and monitor for symptoms. (Lithium label, Warnings and precautions)
If concomitant use of lithium with other serotonergic drugs is clinically warranted, inform patients of the increased risk for serotonin syndrome and monitor for symptoms. (Lithium label, Warnings and precautions)
If concomitant use of lithium with other serotonergic drugs is clinically warranted, inform patients of the increased risk for serotonin syndrome and monitor for symptoms. (Lithium label, Warnings and precautions)
If concomitant use of lithium with other serotonergic drugs is clinically warranted, inform patients of the increased risk for serotonin syndrome and monitor for symptoms. (Lithium label, Warnings and precautions)
If concomitant use of lithium with other serotonergic drugs is clinically warranted, inform patients of the increased risk for serotonin syndrome and monitor for symptoms. (Lithium label, Warnings and precautions)
If concomitant use of lithium with other serotonergic drugs is clinically warranted, inform patients of the increased risk for serotonin syndrome and monitor for symptoms. (Lithium label, Warnings and precautions)
If concomitant use of lithium with other serotonergic drugs is clinically warranted, inform patients of the increased risk for serotonin syndrome and monitor for symptoms. (Lithium label, Warnings and precautions)
• Serotonin Syndrome : Potentially life-threatening condition could result from concomitant serotonergic drug administration. (Fentanyl label, Warnings and precautions)
If concomitant use of lithium with other serotonergic drugs is clinically warranted, inform patients of the increased risk for serotonin syndrome and monitor for symptoms. (Lithium label, Warnings and precautions)
If concomitant use of lithium with other serotonergic drugs is clinically warranted, inform patients of the increased risk for serotonin syndrome and monitor for symptoms. (Lithium label, Warnings and precautions)
If concomitant use of lithium with other serotonergic drugs is clinically warranted, inform patients of the increased risk for serotonin syndrome and monitor for symptoms. (Lithium label, Warnings and precautions)
If concomitant use of lithium with other serotonergic drugs is clinically warranted, inform patients of the increased risk for serotonin syndrome and monitor for symptoms. (Lithium label, Warnings and precautions)
Avoid concomitant use with lithium. (Furosemide label, Drug interactions)
If concomitant use of lithium with other serotonergic drugs is clinically warranted, inform patients of the increased risk for serotonin syndrome and monitor for symptoms. (Lithium label, Warnings and precautions)
Example: lactulose Serotonergic Drugs : Concomitant use may result in serotonin syndrome. (Hydrocodone label, Drug interactions)
Serotonin Syndrome Inform patients that hydrocodone bitartrate and acetaminophen tablets could cause a rare but potentially life-threatening condition resulting from concomitant administration of serotonergic drugs. (Hydrocodone and acetaminophen label, Precautions)
Serotonergic drugs : Concomitant use may result in serotonin syndrome. (Hydrocodone and chlorpheniramine label, Drug interactions)
Serotonergic Drugs : Concomitant use may result in serotonin syndrome. (Hydrocodone and homatropine label, Drug interactions)
S er otonin Syndrome Inform patients that opioids could cause a rare but potentially life-threatening condition resulting from concomitant administration of serotonergic drugs. (Hydrocodone and ibuprofen label, Precautions)
• Serotonergic Drugs : Concomitant use may result in serotonin syndrome. (Hydromorphone label, Drug interactions)
If concomitant use of lithium with other serotonergic drugs is clinically warranted, inform patients of the increased risk for serotonin syndrome and monitor for symptoms. (Lithium label, Warnings and precautions)
If concomitant use of lithium with other serotonergic drugs is clinically warranted, inform patients of the increased risk for serotonin syndrome and monitor for symptoms. (Lithium label, Warnings and precautions)
Serotonin Syndrome Inform patients that opioids could cause a rare but potentially life-threatening condition resulting from concomitant administration of serotonergic drugs. (Levorphanol label, Precautions)
If concomitant use of lithium with other serotonergic drugs is clinically warranted, inform patients of the increased risk for serotonin syndrome and monitor for symptoms. (Lithium label, Warnings and precautions)
Serotonin Syndrome: Increased risk when co-administered with serotonergic agents (e.g., SSRIs, SNRIs, triptans), but also during overdosage situations. (Lisdexamfetamine label, Warnings and precautions)
If concomitant use of lithium with other serotonergic drugs is clinically warranted, inform patients of the increased risk for serotonin syndrome and monitor for symptoms. (Lithium label, Warnings and precautions)
Serotonin syndrome has resulted from concomitant use of metaxalone (within the recommended dosage range) and other serotonergic drugs [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ]. (Metaxalone label, Drug interactions)
Serotonin Syndrome : Potentially life-threatening condition could result from concomitant serotonergic drug administration. (Methadone label, Warnings and precautions)
Serotonin Syndrome: Increased risk when coadministered with serotonergic agents (e.g., SSRIs, SNRIs, triptans), but also during overdosage situations. (Methamphetamine label, Warnings and precautions)
If concomitant use of lithium with other serotonergic drugs is clinically warranted, inform patients of the increased risk for serotonin syndrome and monitor for symptoms. (Lithium label, Warnings and precautions)
If concomitant use of lithium with other serotonergic drugs is clinically warranted, inform patients of the increased risk for serotonin syndrome and monitor for symptoms. (Lithium label, Warnings and precautions)
If concomitant use of lithium with other serotonergic drugs is clinically warranted, inform patients of the increased risk for serotonin syndrome and monitor for symptoms. (Lithium label, Warnings and precautions)
• Serotonergic Drugs: Concomitant use may result in serotonin syndrome. (Morphine label, Drug interactions)
If concomitant use of lithium with other serotonergic drugs is clinically warranted, inform patients of the increased risk for serotonin syndrome and monitor for symptoms. (Lithium label, Warnings and precautions)
If concomitant use of lithium with other serotonergic drugs is clinically warranted, inform patients of the increased risk for serotonin syndrome and monitor for symptoms. (Lithium label, Warnings and precautions)
If concomitant use of lithium with other serotonergic drugs is clinically warranted, inform patients of the increased risk for serotonin syndrome and monitor for symptoms. (Lithium label, Warnings and precautions)
For specific information about the contraindications of lithium or valproate, refer to the Contraindications section of the package inserts for these other products. (Olanzapine label, Contraindications)
If concomitant use of lithium with other serotonergic drugs is clinically warranted, inform patients of the increased risk for serotonin syndrome and monitor for symptoms. (Lithium label, Warnings and precautions)
Serotonergic Drugs : Concomitant use may result in serotonin syndrome. (Oliceridine label, Drug interactions)
If concomitant use of lithium with other serotonergic drugs is clinically warranted, inform patients of the increased risk for serotonin syndrome and monitor for symptoms. (Lithium label, Warnings and precautions)
Serotonergic Drug s: Concomitant use may result in serotonin syndrome. (Oxycodone label, Drug interactions)
Serotonergic Drugs : Concomitant use may result in serotonin syndrome. (Oxymorphone label, Drug interactions)
If concomitant use of lithium with other serotonergic drugs is clinically warranted, inform patients of the increased risk for serotonin syndrome and monitor for symptoms. (Lithium label, Warnings and precautions)
If concomitant use of lithium with other serotonergic drugs is clinically warranted, inform patients of the increased risk for serotonin syndrome and monitor for symptoms. (Lithium label, Warnings and precautions)
Serotonin Syndrome Inform patients that opioids could cause a rare but potentially life-threatening condition resulting from concomitant administration of serotonergic drugs. (Pentazocine and naloxone label, Precautions)
If concomitant use of lithium with other serotonergic drugs is clinically warranted, inform patients of the increased risk for serotonin syndrome and monitor for symptoms. (Lithium label, Warnings and precautions)
Serotonergic Drugs : Concomitant use may result in serotonin syndrome. (Promethazine and codeine label, Drug interactions)
If concomitant use of lithium with other serotonergic drugs is clinically warranted, inform patients of the increased risk for serotonin syndrome and monitor for symptoms. (Lithium label, Warnings and precautions)
If concomitant use of lithium with other serotonergic drugs is clinically warranted, inform patients of the increased risk for serotonin syndrome and monitor for symptoms. (Lithium label, Warnings and precautions)
If concomitant use of lithium with other serotonergic drugs is clinically warranted, inform patients of the increased risk for serotonin syndrome and monitor for symptoms. (Lithium label, Warnings and precautions)
If concomitant use of lithium with other serotonergic drugs is clinically warranted, inform patients of the increased risk for serotonin syndrome and monitor for symptoms. (Lithium label, Warnings and precautions)
• Serotonin Syndrome : Potentially life-threatening condition could result from concomitant serotonergic drug administration. (Remifentanil label, Warnings and precautions)
If concomitant use of lithium with other serotonergic drugs is clinically warranted, inform patients of the increased risk for serotonin syndrome and monitor for symptoms. (Lithium label, Warnings and precautions)
If concomitant use of lithium with other serotonergic drugs is clinically warranted, inform patients of the increased risk for serotonin syndrome and monitor for symptoms. (Lithium label, Warnings and precautions)
If concomitant use of lithium with other serotonergic drugs is clinically warranted, inform patients of the increased risk for serotonin syndrome and monitor for symptoms. (Lithium label, Warnings and precautions)
If concomitant use of lithium with other serotonergic drugs is clinically warranted, inform patients of the increased risk for serotonin syndrome and monitor for symptoms. (Lithium label, Warnings and precautions)
Combining St. John's wort with antidepressants and other serotonergic drugs increases the risk of serotonin syndrome. (NCCIH, St. John's Wort)
If concomitant use of lithium with other serotonergic drugs is clinically warranted, inform patients of the increased risk for serotonin syndrome and monitor for symptoms. (Lithium label, Warnings and precautions)
If concomitant use of lithium with other serotonergic drugs is clinically warranted, inform patients of the increased risk for serotonin syndrome and monitor for symptoms. (Lithium label, Warnings and precautions)
If concomitant use of lithium with other serotonergic drugs is clinically warranted, inform patients of the increased risk for serotonin syndrome and monitor for symptoms. (Lithium label, Warnings and precautions)
If concomitant use of lithium with other serotonergic drugs is clinically warranted, inform patients of the increased risk for serotonin syndrome and monitor for symptoms. (Lithium label, Warnings and precautions)
If concomitant use of lithium with other serotonergic drugs is clinically warranted, inform patients of the increased risk for serotonin syndrome and monitor for symptoms. (Lithium label, Warnings and precautions)
If concomitant use of lithium with other serotonergic drugs is clinically warranted, inform patients of the increased risk for serotonin syndrome and monitor for symptoms. (Lithium label, Warnings and precautions)
If concomitant use of lithium with other serotonergic drugs is clinically warranted, inform patients of the increased risk for serotonin syndrome and monitor for symptoms. (Lithium label, Warnings and precautions)
If concomitant use of lithium with other serotonergic drugs is clinically warranted, inform patients of the increased risk for serotonin syndrome and monitor for symptoms. (Lithium label, Warnings and precautions)
If concomitant use of lithium with other serotonergic drugs is clinically warranted, inform patients of the increased risk for serotonin syndrome and monitor for symptoms. (Lithium label, Warnings and precautions)
If concomitant use of lithium with other serotonergic drugs is clinically warranted, inform patients of the increased risk for serotonin syndrome and monitor for symptoms. (Lithium label, Warnings and precautions)
If concomitant use of lithium with other serotonergic drugs is clinically warranted, inform patients of the increased risk for serotonin syndrome and monitor for symptoms. (Lithium label, Warnings and precautions)
• Serotonin Syndrome : Increased risk when co-administered with other serotonergic agents, but also when taken alone. (Ziprasidone label, Warnings and precautions)
If concomitant use of lithium with other serotonergic drugs is clinically warranted, inform patients of the increased risk for serotonin syndrome and monitor for symptoms. (Lithium label, Warnings and precautions)
Moderate interactions (159)
• Diuretics, NSAID, renin-angiotensin system antagonists, or metronidazole may increase lithium serum concentrations. (Lithium label, Drug interactions)
• Diuretics, NSAID, renin-angiotensin system antagonists, or metronidazole may increase lithium serum concentrations. (Lithium label, Drug interactions)
Amiloride may be considered as a therapeutic agent for lithium-induced nephrogenic diabetes insipidus. (Lithium label, Warnings and precautions)
Lithium Theophylline increases renal lithium clearance. (Aminophylline label, Drug interactions)
Calcium Channel Blocking Agents (CCB) Clinical Impact: Concomitant use may increase the risk of neurologic adverse reactions in the form of ataxia, tremors, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and/or tinnitus. (Lithium label, Drug interactions)
Calcium Channel Blocking Agents (CCB) Clinical Impact: Concomitant use may increase the risk of neurologic adverse reactions in the form of ataxia, tremors, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and/or tinnitus. (Lithium label, Drug interactions)
Calcium Channel Blocking Agents (CCB) Clinical Impact: Concomitant use may increase the risk of neurologic adverse reactions in the form of ataxia, tremors, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and/or tinnitus. (Lithium label, Drug interactions)
Calcium Channel Blocking Agents (CCB) Clinical Impact: Concomitant use may increase the risk of neurologic adverse reactions in the form of ataxia, tremors, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and/or tinnitus. (Lithium label, Drug interactions)
Calcium Channel Blocking Agents (CCB) Clinical Impact: Concomitant use may increase the risk of neurologic adverse reactions in the form of ataxia, tremors, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and/or tinnitus. (Lithium label, Drug interactions)
• Encephalopathic Syndrome: Increased risk in patients treated with lithium and an antipsychotic. (Lithium label, Warnings and precautions)
• Encephalopathic Syndrome: Increased risk in patients treated with lithium and an antipsychotic. (Lithium label, Warnings and precautions)
• Diuretics, NSAID, renin-angiotensin system antagonists, or metronidazole may increase lithium serum concentrations. (Lithium label, Drug interactions)
• Diuretics, NSAID, renin-angiotensin system antagonists, or metronidazole may increase lithium serum concentrations. (Lithium label, Drug interactions)
• Diuretics, NSAID, renin-angiotensin system antagonists, or metronidazole may increase lithium serum concentrations. (Lithium label, Drug interactions)
The risk is increased with concomitant use of other serotonergic drugs (including selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors, triptans, tricyclic antidepressants, fentanyl, tramadol, tryptophan, buspirone, and St. (Lithium label, Warnings and precautions)
Neuromuscular Blocking Agents Clinical Impact: Lithium may prolong the effects of neuromuscular blocking agents. (Lithium label, Drug interactions)
Lithium: Increases in serum lithium concentrations and lithium toxicity. (Azilsartan label, Drug interactions)
Lithium: Symptoms of lithium toxicity ( 7.6 ) (Benazepril label, Drug interactions)
• Diuretics, NSAID, renin-angiotensin system antagonists, or metronidazole may increase lithium serum concentrations. (Lithium label, Drug interactions)
Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitor Clinical Impact: Concomitant use of lithium with an SGLT2 inhibitor may decrease serum lithium concentrations. (Lithium label, Drug interactions)
• Diuretics, NSAID, renin-angiotensin system antagonists, or metronidazole may increase lithium serum concentrations. (Lithium label, Drug interactions)
• Diuretics, NSAID, renin-angiotensin system antagonists, or metronidazole may increase lithium serum concentrations. (Lithium label, Drug interactions)
Neuromuscular Blocking Agents Clinical Impact: Lithium may prolong the effects of neuromuscular blocking agents. (Lithium label, Drug interactions)
• Encephalopathic Syndrome: Increased risk in patients treated with lithium and an antipsychotic. (Lithium label, Warnings and precautions)
• Diuretics, NSAID, renin-angiotensin system antagonists, or metronidazole may increase lithium serum concentrations. (Lithium label, Drug interactions)
The risk is increased with concomitant use of other serotonergic drugs (including selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors, triptans, tricyclic antidepressants, fentanyl, tramadol, tryptophan, buspirone, and St. (Lithium label, Warnings and precautions)
• Diuretics, NSAID, renin-angiotensin system antagonists, or metronidazole may increase lithium serum concentrations. (Lithium label, Drug interactions)
- Calcitonin salmonModerate
Concomitant use of calcitonin salmon and lithium may lead to a reduction in plasma lithium concentrations due to increased urinary clearance of lithium. (Calcitonin salmon label, Drug interactions)
Calcium supplements can reduce absorption of these medicines; take them several hours apart. (NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, Calcium)
- Calcium chlorideModerate
Drugs That Increase the Risk of Hypercalcemia Increase frequency of monitoring of calcium concentrations in patients taking concomitant Calcium Chloride Injection and other drugs that increase the risk of hypercalcemia (e.g., calcipotriene, estrogen, lithium, parathyroid hormone, teriparatide, thiazide diuretics, Vitamin A, and Vitamin D). (Calcium chloride label, Drug interactions)
Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitor Clinical Impact: Concomitant use of lithium with an SGLT2 inhibitor may decrease serum lithium concentrations. (Lithium label, Drug interactions)
Lithium: Increases in serum lithium concentrations and toxicity ( 7 ). (Candesartan label, Drug interactions)
• Diuretics, NSAID, renin-angiotensin system antagonists, or metronidazole may increase lithium serum concentrations. (Lithium label, Drug interactions)
Lithium Increased serum lithium levels and symptoms of lithium toxicity have been reported in patients receiving concomitant lithium and ACE inhibitor therapy. (Captopril label, Drug interactions)
Methyldopa, Phenytoin and Carbamazepine Clinical Impact: Concomitant use may increase risk of adverse reactions of these drugs. (Lithium label, Drug interactions)
• Encephalopathic Syndrome: Increased risk in patients treated with lithium and an antipsychotic. (Lithium label, Warnings and precautions)
• Diuretics, NSAID, renin-angiotensin system antagonists, or metronidazole may increase lithium serum concentrations. (Lithium label, Drug interactions)
• Diuretics, NSAID, renin-angiotensin system antagonists, or metronidazole may increase lithium serum concentrations. (Lithium label, Drug interactions)
• Encephalopathic Syndrome: Increased risk in patients treated with lithium and an antipsychotic. (Lithium label, Warnings and precautions)
• Diuretics, NSAID, renin-angiotensin system antagonists, or metronidazole may increase lithium serum concentrations. (Lithium label, Drug interactions)
Neuromuscular Blocking Agents Clinical Impact: Lithium may prolong the effects of neuromuscular blocking agents. (Lithium label, Drug interactions)
• Encephalopathic Syndrome: Increased risk in patients treated with lithium and an antipsychotic. (Lithium label, Warnings and precautions)
Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitor Clinical Impact: Concomitant use of lithium with an SGLT2 inhibitor may decrease serum lithium concentrations. (Lithium label, Drug interactions)
Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitor Clinical Impact: Concomitant use of lithium with an SGLT2 inhibitor may decrease serum lithium concentrations. (Lithium label, Drug interactions)
• Diuretics, NSAID, renin-angiotensin system antagonists, or metronidazole may increase lithium serum concentrations. (Lithium label, Drug interactions)
• Diuretics, NSAID, renin-angiotensin system antagonists, or metronidazole may increase lithium serum concentrations. (Lithium label, Drug interactions)
• Diuretics, NSAID, renin-angiotensin system antagonists, or metronidazole may increase lithium serum concentrations. (Lithium label, Drug interactions)
Calcium Channel Blocking Agents (CCB) Clinical Impact: Concomitant use may increase the risk of neurologic adverse reactions in the form of ataxia, tremors, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and/or tinnitus. (Lithium label, Drug interactions)
Concomitant use of other drugs that cause dizziness, confusion, sedation, or somnolence such as CNS depressants may increase this effect (e.g., barbiturates, benzodiazepines, lithium, opioids, buspirone, scopolamine, antihistamines, tricyclic antidepressants, other anticholinergic agents, and muscle relaxants). (Dronabinol label, Warnings and precautions)
Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitor Clinical Impact: Concomitant use of lithium with an SGLT2 inhibitor may decrease serum lithium concentrations. (Lithium label, Drug interactions)
Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitor Clinical Impact: Concomitant use of lithium with an SGLT2 inhibitor may decrease serum lithium concentrations. (Lithium label, Drug interactions)
Monitor serum lithium levels frequently ( 7.4 ). (Enalapril label, Drug interactions)
• Diuretics, NSAID, renin-angiotensin system antagonists, or metronidazole may increase lithium serum concentrations. (Lithium label, Drug interactions)
Lithium Lithium toxicity has been reported in patients receiving lithium concomitantly with drugs which cause elimination of sodium, including ACE inhibitors. (Enalaprilat label, Drug interactions)
• Diuretics, NSAID, renin-angiotensin system antagonists, or metronidazole may increase lithium serum concentrations. (Lithium label, Drug interactions)
• Diuretics, NSAID, renin-angiotensin system antagonists, or metronidazole may increase lithium serum concentrations. (Lithium label, Drug interactions)
• Diuretics, NSAID, renin-angiotensin system antagonists, or metronidazole may increase lithium serum concentrations. (Lithium label, Drug interactions)
Calcium Channel Blocking Agents (CCB) Clinical Impact: Concomitant use may increase the risk of neurologic adverse reactions in the form of ataxia, tremors, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and/or tinnitus. (Lithium label, Drug interactions)
• Diuretics, NSAID, renin-angiotensin system antagonists, or metronidazole may increase lithium serum concentrations. (Lithium label, Drug interactions)
• Encephalopathic Syndrome: Increased risk in patients treated with lithium and an antipsychotic. (Lithium label, Warnings and precautions)
• Diuretics, NSAID, renin-angiotensin system antagonists, or metronidazole may increase lithium serum concentrations. (Lithium label, Drug interactions)
Lithium Increased serum lithium levels and symptoms of lithium toxicity have been reported in patients receiving ACE inhibitors during therapy with lithium. (Fosinopril label, Drug interactions)
• Diuretics, NSAID, renin-angiotensin system antagonists, or metronidazole may increase lithium serum concentrations. (Lithium label, Drug interactions)
• Encephalopathic Syndrome: Increased risk in patients treated with lithium and an antipsychotic. (Lithium label, Warnings and precautions)
• Diuretics, NSAID, renin-angiotensin system antagonists, or metronidazole may increase lithium serum concentrations. (Lithium label, Drug interactions)
• Diuretics, NSAID, renin-angiotensin system antagonists, or metronidazole may increase lithium serum concentrations. (Lithium label, Drug interactions)
• Diuretics, NSAID, renin-angiotensin system antagonists, or metronidazole may increase lithium serum concentrations. (Lithium label, Drug interactions)
• Encephalopathic Syndrome: Increased risk in patients treated with lithium and an antipsychotic. (Lithium label, Warnings and precautions)
Neuromuscular Blocking Agents Clinical Impact: Lithium may prolong the effects of neuromuscular blocking agents. (Lithium label, Drug interactions)
• Diuretics, NSAID, renin-angiotensin system antagonists, or metronidazole may increase lithium serum concentrations. (Lithium label, Drug interactions)
• Diuretics, NSAID, renin-angiotensin system antagonists, or metronidazole may increase lithium serum concentrations. (Lithium label, Drug interactions)
Drugs That May Increase or Decrease the Blood Glucose Lowering Effect of Insulin Aspart Drugs: Alcohol, beta-blockers, clonidine, and lithium salts. (Insulin aspart label, Drug interactions)
Drugs That May Increase or Decrease the Blood Glucose Lowering Effect of Insulin Degludec Drugs: Alcohol, beta-blockers, clonidine, and lithium salts. (Insulin degludec label, Drug interactions)
Drugs That May Increase or Decrease the Blood Glucose Lowering Effect of LEVEMIR Drugs: Alcohol, beta-blockers, clonidine, and lithium salts. (Insulin detemir label, Drug interactions)
Drugs that May Increase or Decrease the Blood Glucose Lowering Effect of Insulin Glargine-yfgn Drugs: Alcohol, beta-blockers, clonidine, and lithium salts. (Insulin glargine label, Drug interactions)
Drugs That May Increase or Decrease the Blood Glucose Lowering Effect of LYUMJEV Drugs: Alcohol, beta-blockers, clonidine, and lithium salts. (Insulin lispro label, Drug interactions)
Alcohol, Beta-blockers, Clonidine, and Lithium Salts Prevention or Management Monitor blood glucose more frequently and modify AFREZZA dosage, as clinically indicated, when used concomitantly with these drugs. (Insulin regular (human) label, Drug interactions)
Lithium: Risk of lithium toxicity. (Irbesartan label, Drug interactions)
• Diuretics, NSAID, renin-angiotensin system antagonists, or metronidazole may increase lithium serum concentrations. (Lithium label, Drug interactions)
Calcium Channel Blocking Agents (CCB) Clinical Impact: Concomitant use may increase the risk of neurologic adverse reactions in the form of ataxia, tremors, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and/or tinnitus. (Lithium label, Drug interactions)
• Diuretics, NSAID, renin-angiotensin system antagonists, or metronidazole may increase lithium serum concentrations. (Lithium label, Drug interactions)
• Diuretics, NSAID, renin-angiotensin system antagonists, or metronidazole may increase lithium serum concentrations. (Lithium label, Drug interactions)
• Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism: Monitor thyroid function regularly ( 5.7 ). (Lithium label, Warnings and precautions)
• Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism: Monitor thyroid function regularly ( 5.7 ). (Lithium label, Warnings and precautions)
• Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism: Monitor thyroid function regularly ( 5.7 ). (Lithium label, Warnings and precautions)
Lithium: Symptoms of lithium toxicity ( 7.5 ) (Lisinopril label, Drug interactions)
• Diuretics, NSAID, renin-angiotensin system antagonists, or metronidazole may increase lithium serum concentrations. (Lithium label, Drug interactions)
Lithium: Risk of lithium toxicity. (Losartan label, Drug interactions)
• Diuretics, NSAID, renin-angiotensin system antagonists, or metronidazole may increase lithium serum concentrations. (Lithium label, Drug interactions)
• Encephalopathic Syndrome: Increased risk in patients treated with lithium and an antipsychotic. (Lithium label, Warnings and precautions)
• Encephalopathic Syndrome: Increased risk in patients treated with lithium and an antipsychotic. (Lithium label, Warnings and precautions)
• Encephalopathic Syndrome: Increased risk in patients treated with lithium and an antipsychotic. (Lithium label, Warnings and precautions)
• Diuretics, NSAID, renin-angiotensin system antagonists, or metronidazole may increase lithium serum concentrations. (Lithium label, Drug interactions)
• Diuretics, NSAID, renin-angiotensin system antagonists, or metronidazole may increase lithium serum concentrations. (Lithium label, Drug interactions)
• Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism: Monitor thyroid function regularly ( 5.7 ). (Lithium label, Warnings and precautions)
Methyldopa, Phenytoin and Carbamazepine Clinical Impact: Concomitant use may increase risk of adverse reactions of these drugs. (Lithium label, Drug interactions)
• Diuretics, NSAID, renin-angiotensin system antagonists, or metronidazole may increase lithium serum concentrations. (Lithium label, Drug interactions)
• Diuretics, NSAID, renin-angiotensin system antagonists, or metronidazole may increase lithium serum concentrations. (Lithium label, Drug interactions)
• Diuretics, NSAID, renin-angiotensin system antagonists, or metronidazole may increase lithium serum concentrations. (Lithium label, Drug interactions)
Lithium: Increased serum lithium levels and symptoms of lithium toxicity have been reported in patients receiving ACE inhibitors during therapy with lithium. (Moexipril label, Drug interactions)
• Diuretics, NSAID, renin-angiotensin system antagonists, or metronidazole may increase lithium serum concentrations. (Lithium label, Drug interactions)
Serotonergic Drugs The concomitant use of opioids with other drugs that affect the serotonergic neurotransmitter system, such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs), tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs), triptans, 5-HT3 receptor antagonists, drugs that effect the serotonin neurotransmitter system… (Nalbuphine label, Drug interactions)
The risk is increased with concomitant use of other serotonergic drugs (including selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors, triptans, tricyclic antidepressants, fentanyl, tramadol, tryptophan, buspirone, and St. (Lithium label, Warnings and precautions)
• Diuretics, NSAID, renin-angiotensin system antagonists, or metronidazole may increase lithium serum concentrations. (Lithium label, Drug interactions)
• Diuretics, NSAID, renin-angiotensin system antagonists, or metronidazole may increase lithium serum concentrations. (Lithium label, Drug interactions)
Calcium Channel Blocking Agents (CCB) Clinical Impact: Concomitant use may increase the risk of neurologic adverse reactions in the form of ataxia, tremors, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and/or tinnitus. (Lithium label, Drug interactions)
Calcium Channel Blocking Agents (CCB) Clinical Impact: Concomitant use may increase the risk of neurologic adverse reactions in the form of ataxia, tremors, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and/or tinnitus. (Lithium label, Drug interactions)
Calcium Channel Blocking Agents (CCB) Clinical Impact: Concomitant use may increase the risk of neurologic adverse reactions in the form of ataxia, tremors, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and/or tinnitus. (Lithium label, Drug interactions)
Calcium Channel Blocking Agents (CCB) Clinical Impact: Concomitant use may increase the risk of neurologic adverse reactions in the form of ataxia, tremors, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and/or tinnitus. (Lithium label, Drug interactions)
Lithium: Increases in serum lithium concentrations and lithium toxicity ( 7.4 ). (Olmesartan label, Drug interactions)
• Diuretics, NSAID, renin-angiotensin system antagonists, or metronidazole may increase lithium serum concentrations. (Lithium label, Drug interactions)
• Diuretics, NSAID, renin-angiotensin system antagonists, or metronidazole may increase lithium serum concentrations. (Lithium label, Drug interactions)
Neuromuscular Blocking Agents Clinical Impact: Lithium may prolong the effects of neuromuscular blocking agents. (Lithium label, Drug interactions)
• Diuretics, NSAID, renin-angiotensin system antagonists, or metronidazole may increase lithium serum concentrations. (Lithium label, Drug interactions)
• Diuretics, NSAID, renin-angiotensin system antagonists, or metronidazole may increase lithium serum concentrations. (Lithium label, Drug interactions)
• Encephalopathic Syndrome: Increased risk in patients treated with lithium and an antipsychotic. (Lithium label, Warnings and precautions)
Lithium: Increase serum lithium levels, symptoms of lithium toxicity. (Perindopril label, Drug interactions)
• Encephalopathic Syndrome: Increased risk in patients treated with lithium and an antipsychotic. (Lithium label, Warnings and precautions)
Methyldopa, Phenytoin and Carbamazepine Clinical Impact: Concomitant use may increase risk of adverse reactions of these drugs. (Lithium label, Drug interactions)
• Encephalopathic Syndrome: Increased risk in patients treated with lithium and an antipsychotic. (Lithium label, Warnings and precautions)
• Encephalopathic Syndrome: Increased risk in patients treated with lithium and an antipsychotic. (Lithium label, Warnings and precautions)
• Diuretics, NSAID, renin-angiotensin system antagonists, or metronidazole may increase lithium serum concentrations. (Lithium label, Drug interactions)
- Potassium iodideModerate
Drug Interactions: Concurrent use with lithium or antithyroid drugs may potentiate the hypothyroid and goitrogenic effects of these medications. (Potassium iodide label, Drug interactions)
• Encephalopathic Syndrome: Increased risk in patients treated with lithium and an antipsychotic. (Lithium label, Warnings and precautions)
• Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism: Monitor thyroid function regularly ( 5.7 ). (Lithium label, Warnings and precautions)
• Encephalopathic Syndrome: Increased risk in patients treated with lithium and an antipsychotic. (Lithium label, Warnings and precautions)
Lithium Increased serum lithium levels and symptoms of lithium toxicity have been reported in patients receiving concomitant lithium and ACE inhibitor therapy. (Quinapril label, Drug interactions)
• Diuretics, NSAID, renin-angiotensin system antagonists, or metronidazole may increase lithium serum concentrations. (Lithium label, Drug interactions)
Lithium: Use with caution (7.4). (Ramipril label, Drug interactions)
• Encephalopathic Syndrome: Increased risk in patients treated with lithium and an antipsychotic. (Lithium label, Warnings and precautions)
Neuromuscular Blocking Agents Clinical Impact: Lithium may prolong the effects of neuromuscular blocking agents. (Lithium label, Drug interactions)
Lithium: Increased risk of lithium toxicity. (Sacubitril and valsartan label, Drug interactions)
• Diuretics, NSAID, renin-angiotensin system antagonists, or metronidazole may increase lithium serum concentrations. (Lithium label, Drug interactions)
Decreased absorption of lithium and thyroxine have also been reported with co-administration of Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate Powder, for Suspension. (Sodium polystyrene sulfonate label, Drug interactions)
• Diuretics, NSAID, renin-angiotensin system antagonists, or metronidazole may increase lithium serum concentrations. (Lithium label, Drug interactions)
• Diuretics, NSAID, renin-angiotensin system antagonists, or metronidazole may increase lithium serum concentrations. (Lithium label, Drug interactions)
Neuromuscular Blocking Agents Clinical Impact: Lithium may prolong the effects of neuromuscular blocking agents. (Lithium label, Drug interactions)
• Diuretics, NSAID, renin-angiotensin system antagonists, or metronidazole may increase lithium serum concentrations. (Lithium label, Drug interactions)
Lithium: Reversible increases in serum lithium concentrations and toxicity have been reported during concomitant administration of lithium with angiotensin II receptor antagonists including telmisartan. (Telmisartan label, Drug interactions)
Calcium Channel Blocking Agents (CCB) Clinical Impact: Concomitant use may increase the risk of neurologic adverse reactions in the form of ataxia, tremors, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and/or tinnitus. (Lithium label, Drug interactions)
• Diuretics, NSAID, renin-angiotensin system antagonists, or metronidazole may increase lithium serum concentrations. (Lithium label, Drug interactions)
• Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism: Monitor thyroid function regularly ( 5.7 ). (Lithium label, Warnings and precautions)
May lower theophylline seizure threshold Lithium Theophylline increases renal lithium clearance. (Theophylline label, Drug interactions)
• Encephalopathic Syndrome: Increased risk in patients treated with lithium and an antipsychotic. (Lithium label, Warnings and precautions)
• Encephalopathic Syndrome: Increased risk in patients treated with lithium and an antipsychotic. (Lithium label, Warnings and precautions)
Lithium: Monitor serum lithium concentrations ( 7.1 ) (Tinidazole label, Drug interactions)
• Diuretics, NSAID, renin-angiotensin system antagonists, or metronidazole may increase lithium serum concentrations. (Lithium label, Drug interactions)
Monitor lithium levels if lithium is used with high-dose topiramate extended-release ( 7.7 ) (Topiramate label, Drug interactions)
• Diuretics, NSAID, renin-angiotensin system antagonists, or metronidazole may increase lithium serum concentrations. (Lithium label, Drug interactions)
Lithium Increased serum lithium levels and symptoms of lithium toxicity have been reported in patients receiving concomitant lithium and ACE inhibitor therapy. (Trandolapril label, Drug interactions)
• Diuretics, NSAID, renin-angiotensin system antagonists, or metronidazole may increase lithium serum concentrations. (Lithium label, Drug interactions)
• Diuretics, NSAID, renin-angiotensin system antagonists, or metronidazole may increase lithium serum concentrations. (Lithium label, Drug interactions)
• Encephalopathic Syndrome: Increased risk in patients treated with lithium and an antipsychotic. (Lithium label, Warnings and precautions)
Lithium: Increases in serum lithium level and lithium toxicity ( 7.4 ) (Valsartan label, Drug interactions)
• Diuretics, NSAID, renin-angiotensin system antagonists, or metronidazole may increase lithium serum concentrations. (Lithium label, Drug interactions)
- VasopressinModerate
Drugs Suspected of Causing Diabetes Insipidus Use with drugs suspected of causing diabetes insipidus (e.g., demeclocycline, lithium, foscarnet, clozapine) may decrease the pressor effect in addition to the antidiuretic effect of Vasostrict ® . (Vasopressin label, Drug interactions)
Neuromuscular Blocking Agents Clinical Impact: Lithium may prolong the effects of neuromuscular blocking agents. (Lithium label, Drug interactions)
Calcium Channel Blocking Agents (CCB) Clinical Impact: Concomitant use may increase the risk of neurologic adverse reactions in the form of ataxia, tremors, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and/or tinnitus. (Lithium label, Drug interactions)
The risk is increased with concomitant use of other serotonergic drugs (including selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors, triptans, tricyclic antidepressants, fentanyl, tramadol, tryptophan, buspirone, and St. (Lithium label, Warnings and precautions)
Minor mentions (8)
Acetazolamide, Urea, Xanthine Preparations, Alkalinizing Agents Clinical Impact: Concomitant use can lower serum lithium concentrations by increasing urinary lithium excretion. (Lithium label, Drug interactions)
Acetazolamide, Urea, Xanthine Preparations, Alkalinizing Agents Clinical Impact: Concomitant use can lower serum lithium concentrations by increasing urinary lithium excretion. (Lithium label, Drug interactions)
Acetazolamide, Urea, Xanthine Preparations, Alkalinizing Agents Clinical Impact: Concomitant use can lower serum lithium concentrations by increasing urinary lithium excretion. (Lithium label, Drug interactions)
Acetazolamide, Urea, Xanthine Preparations, Alkalinizing Agents Clinical Impact: Concomitant use can lower serum lithium concentrations by increasing urinary lithium excretion. (Lithium label, Drug interactions)
John’s Wort) and with drugs that impair metabolism of serotonin, i.e., MAOIs [see Drug Interactions ( 7.1 )]. (Lithium label, Warnings and precautions)
Serotonergic Drugs Clinical Impact: The concomitant use of opioids with other drugs that affect the serotonergic neurotransmitter system has resulted in serotonin syndrome [see Adverse Reaction ( 6.2)]. (Oxycodone and acetaminophen label, Drug interactions)
Acetazolamide, Urea, Xanthine Preparations, Alkalinizing Agents Clinical Impact: Concomitant use can lower serum lithium concentrations by increasing urinary lithium excretion. (Lithium label, Drug interactions)
The safety and efficacy of combination therapy with phentermine and any other drug products for weight loss including prescribed drugs, over-the-counter preparations, and herbal products, or serotonergic agents such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (e.g., fluoxetine, sertraline, fluvoxamine, paroxetine), have not been established. (Phentermine label, Warnings and precautions)
No significant interaction reported (1)
Lithium Co-administration of valproate (500 mg BID) and lithium carbonate (300 mg TID) to normal male volunteers (n = 16) had no effect on the steady-state kinetics of lithium. (Valproic acid label, Drug interactions)
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