Irbesartan and Lithium interaction
Irbesartan and Lithium: the Irbesartan prescribing label describe an interaction that usually calls for monitoring, a dose change, or spacing the doses.
Usually manageable with monitoring or a dose change. Tell your pharmacist you take both.
What the FDA labels say
From the Irbesartan (Avapro) label · effective 2026-08-24
Lithium: Risk of lithium toxicity.
Lithium Increases in serum lithium concentrations and lithium toxicity have been reported with concomitant use of irbesartan and lithium.
Monitor lithium levels in patients receiving irbesartan and lithium.
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Open in the checkerNot medical advice. Interaction Checker quotes FDA label text and NIH fact sheets. Whether an interaction matters for you depends on doses, timing, kidney and liver function, and other conditions. Confirm with a pharmacist or prescriber.