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.

Moderate

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

Moderate

Lithium: Risk of lithium toxicity.

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Moderate

Lithium Increases in serum lithium concentrations and lithium toxicity have been reported with concomitant use of irbesartan and lithium.

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Moderate

Monitor lithium levels in patients receiving irbesartan and lithium.

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Not 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.