Lithium - Methyclothiazide, Reserpine Interaction
Herbal: Lithium
Also Known As: Carbonate de Lithium, Citrate de Lithium, Lithium Aspartate, Lithium Carbonate, Lithium Citrate, Lithium Gluconate, Lithium Orotate, Lithium Sulfate, Litio, Numéro Atomique 3, Orotate de Lithium
Drug: Methyclothiazide, Reserpine
Brand names:
Diutensen-R
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Last updated
May 04, 2025
Interaction Details
Methyclothiazide, Reserpine is classified as belonging to the following category: Diuretic Drugs
Theoretically, taking lithium supplements with loop diuretics might increase lithium levels and adverse effects.
Thiazide diuretics and loop diuretics might reduce lithium excretion, particularly in sodium-restricted patients. If lithium is clinically indicated and other treatment options are unavailable or inadequate in patients using diuretics, lithium treatment can be initiated with extreme caution. Serum lithium should be measured frequently and the doses used should be the lowest dose ordinarily tolerated. It is unclear if this interaction would be clinically significant with the smaller doses found in lithium supplements.
Interaction Rating
Likelihood of Occurrence
ProbableInteraction has not been documented in well-controlled studies, however, the interaction has been demonstrated in some small human studies or in controlled animal studies in conjunction with multiple case reports.
References
- Martindale W. Martindale the Extra Pharmacopoeia. Pharmaceutical Press, 1999.
- McEvoy GK, ed. AHFS Drug Information. Bethesda, MD: American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, 1998.
- https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2011/017812s028,018421s027lbl.pdf. Accessed Nov. 21, 2018
Lithium Overview
Lithium is a chemical element and a type of metal that is present in the diet. It is available as a prescription drug, FDA-approved for the treatment of bipolar disorder. It is also found in some supplement products in small amounts in various forms (e.g., lithium orotate) to help support healthy mental function.
Lithium - More Interactions
Lithium interacts with 511 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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