LITHIUM - Uses, Side Effects, and More

Water pills (Diuretic drugs) interacts with LITHIUM

Some "water pills" can increase how much sodium the body gets rid of in the urine. Decreasing sodium in the body can increase lithium levels in the body and increase the effects and side effects of lithium.

Serotonergic drugs interacts with LITHIUM

Lithium might increase a brain chemical called serotonin. Some medications also have this effect. Taking lithium along with these medications might increase serotonin too much. This might cause serious side effects including heart problems, seizures, and vomiting.

Medications for high blood pressure (ACE inhibitors) interacts with LITHIUM

Some medications for high blood pressure can increase lithium levels in the body. Taking lithium along with some medications for high blood pressure might increase lithium levels too much.

Medications for high blood pressure (Calcium channel blockers) interacts with LITHIUM

Lithium is commonly used to help fix chemical imbalances in the brain. Some medications for high blood pressure might increase the side effects of lithium, and decrease the amount of lithium in the body.

Medications used to prevent seizures (Anticonvulsants) interacts with LITHIUM

Medications used to prevent seizures affect chemicals in the brain. Lithium is commonly used to help fix chemical imbalances in the brain. Taking lithium along with some medications used for seizures might increase the side effects of lithium.

Methyldopa (Aldomet) interacts with LITHIUM

Taking methyldopa might increase the effects and side effects of lithium. Do not take lithium if you are taking methyldopa unless it is prescribed by your healthcare provider.

Methylxanthines interacts with LITHIUM

Taking methylxanthines can increase how quickly the body gets rid of lithium. This could decrease how well lithium works. Methylxanthines include aminophylline, caffeine, and theophylline.

Muscle relaxants interacts with LITHIUM

Lithium might increase how long muscle relaxants work. Taking lithium along with muscle relaxants might increase the effects and side effects of muscle relaxants.

NSAIDs (Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) interacts with LITHIUM

NSAIDs might increase lithium levels in the body. Taking lithium along with NSAIDs might increase the risk of lithium side effects. Avoid taking lithium supplements and NSAIDs at the same time.

Phenothiazines interacts with LITHIUM

Taking phenothiazines along with lithium might decrease the effects of lithium. Lithium might also decrease the effects of phenothiazines.

Medications for mental conditions (Antipsychotic drugs) interacts with LITHIUM

Taking lithium with antipsychotic drugs might cause some severe symptoms, including brain damage. Do not take lithium without your healthcare provider's knowledge if you are using antipsychotic drugs.

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