Fosinopril and Lithium interaction

Fosinopril and Lithium: the Fosinopril prescribing label describes an interaction that usually calls for monitoring, a dose change, or spacing the doses.

Moderate

Usually manageable with monitoring or a dose change. Tell your pharmacist you take both.

What the FDA labels say

From the Fosinopril (Fosinopril Sodium) label · effective 2024-05-16

Moderate

Lithium Increased serum lithium levels and symptoms of lithium toxicity have been reported in patients receiving ACE inhibitors during therapy with lithium.

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Moderate

These drugs should be coadministered with caution, and frequent monitoring of serum lithium levels is recommended.

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Moderate

If a diuretic is also used, the risk of lithium toxicity may be increased.

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