Brewer's Yeast - Eskalith (Lithium Carbonate (prescription drug)) Interaction
Herbal: Brewer's Yeast
Also Known As: Baker's Yeast, Dried Yeast Fermentate, Faex, Levure, Levure de Boulangerie, Levure Fermentée, Medicinal Yeast, Nutritional Yeast, S. cerevisiae, Saccharomyces cerevisiae
Drug: Lithium Carbonate (prescription drug)
Brand names:
Eskalith, Lithium Carbonate
Medical Content Editor Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD
Last updated
May 26, 2024
Interaction Details
Lithium Carbonate (prescription drug) is classified as belonging to the following category: Lithium
Theoretically, taking brewer's yeast with lithium might cause additive effects and side effects.
Some brewer's yeast products contains lithium.
Interaction Rating
Likelihood of Occurrence
PossibleInteraction has been documented in animal or in lab research, or the interaction has been documented in humans but is limited to case reports or conflicting clinical research exists
References
- Schrauzer, G. N. and de, Vroey E. Effects of nutritional lithium supplementation on mood. A placebo-controlled study with former drug users. Biol.Trace Elem.Res. 1994;40(1):89-101.
Brewer's Yeast Overview
Lithium Carbonate (prescription drug) Overview
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Lithium is used to treat and prevent episodes of mania (frenzied, abnormally excited mood) in people with bipolar disorder (manic-depressive disorder; a disease that causes episodes of depression, episodes of mania, and other abnormal moods). Lithium is in a class of medications called antimanic agents. It works by decreasing abnormal activity in the brain.
Brewer's Yeast - More Interactions
Brewer's Yeast interacts with 133 drugs
Interaction Rating Key
These severity listings are for informational use only. Never start, stop or otherwise change your therapy before speaking with your provider.
Major | The combined use of these agents is strongly discouraged as serious side effects or other negative outcomes could occur. |
Moderate | Use cautiously under the care of a healthcare professional or avoid this combination. A significant interaction or negative outcome could occur. |
Minor | Be aware that there is a chance of an interaction. Watch for warning signs of a potential interaction. |
Unknown | No interactions have been reported or no interaction data is currently available. |
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