Lithium Orotate 5 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by KAL
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Lithium Orotate 5 mg against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.
Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy
Lithium Orotate 5 mg is a dietary supplement by KAL with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for mood support, bipolar disorder (prescription), healthy mental function.Based on those ingredients, 515 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated major. The ingredients most likely to interact are Lithium. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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What’s inside
Full disclosure
This product contains a single active ingredient: lithium, in the form lithium orotate. Lithium orotate is a compound in which lithium is bound to orotic acid.
The supplement also contains inactive ingredients — cellulose, magnesium stearate, and silica — which are fillers and binders used to form the capsule.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The evidence we hold does not establish that this product is effective for any condition. The data lists several conditions it has been studied for — including alcohol use disorder, Alzheimer disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and anorexia nervosa — but all are rated as having insufficient reliable evidence to rate.
That means there isn't enough solid data to say whether it works for these purposes.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Lithium has a narrow safety margin. Prescription forms require regular blood testing to keep levels safe, and supplement forms are not well studied — we don't know how lower supplement doses affect the side effects seen with prescription lithium.
When prescribed, lithium is generally well tolerated, but common side effects include tremor, fatigue, weight gain, weakness, excessive thirst and urination, digestive symptoms, and swelling. Lithium can also trigger or worsen skin problems like acne and psoriasis.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding: Lithium crosses the placenta and has been linked to birth defects — the data advises against use in pregnancy unless a doctor directs and monitors it. Lithium passes into breast milk and may affect the infant — avoid unless supervised by a doctor.
Do not stop lithium abruptly; it should be tapered gradually over at least 14 days to avoid a return of bipolar symptoms.
Meds to double-check
Major interaction found
Before taking this product, check with your doctor or pharmacist if you use serotonergic drugs (antidepressants like SSRIs), diuretics (water pills), NSAIDs (ibuprofen, naproxen), antipsychotics, ACE inhibitors or other blood pressure medications, calcium channel blockers, skeletal muscle relaxants, or anticonvulsants. Lithium has Major interactions with serotonergic drugs and diuretics, and Moderate interactions with several others — all of which affect how lithium works and how your medications work.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Major medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
This supplement is a lithium compound with a very narrow safety window and significant interaction potential with common medications including antidepressants, diuretics, and blood pressure drugs. The evidence does not establish it is effective for any condition listed.
If you're considering it — especially if you take any of the drug types mentioned above — talk with your doctor or pharmacist first. Because lithium requires careful blood monitoring, this is a conversation you'll need to have in person.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Oct 23, 2019.
This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed
General information
Key facts about Lithium Orotate 5 mg, straight from the product label.
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Lithium Orotate 5 mg by KAL, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Lithium | 5 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate, Silica
Tap any ingredient to jump to its full detail below.
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General Statements
Innovative quality Since 1932
Bioavailable Form
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
1 Daily
Directions: Use only as directed. Take one capsule daily.
Seals/Symbols
Clear Quality
Precautions
Warning: Do not use if safety seal is broken or missing.
Keep out of reach of children.
Keep your licensed health care practitioner informed when using this product, especially if pregnant, nursing or if thyroid problems are present.
Directions: Use only as directed.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.
Formula
Discussion: Lithium is an important trace element naturally occurring in many types of foods including grains and vegetables. This natural Orotate form is chelated and highly bioavailable.
Formulation
Suitable for Vegetarians.
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Lithium Orotate 5 mg by KAL label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Lithium Orotate 5 mg by KAL
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Serving size1 Vegetarian Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Amounts shown are per serving.
Lithium
Interacts with515 drugs
Lithium is a naturally occurring metal that, in prescription form (lithium carbonate or citrate), is an FDA-approved, well-proven treatment for bipola...
Lithium monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate, Silica. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Lithium Orotate 5 mg by KAL Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
KAL Lithium Orotate 5 mg interacts with multiple medication types through its lithium content.
The most serious concern is with serotonergic drugs (antidepressants like SSRIs) — combining them with lithium may both mask and increase the risk of serotonin syndrome, a potentially dangerous condition. A case report documented this in a patient using lithium with SSRIs and other medications.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Diuretics (water pills, especially loop and thiazide types) are another Major concern — they can increase lithium levels in your blood and raise the risk of side effects. Moderate interactions are also documented with skeletal muscle relaxants, which may prolong their effects; NSAIDs (pain and anti-inflammatory drugs); antipsychotics, which carry a risk of encephalopathic syndrome (confusion, weakness, fever); ACE inhibitors (blood pressure drugs); calcium channel blockers; and anticonvulsants (seizure medications), which may increase the risk of nerve-related toxicity.
Altogether, these interactions span 515 individual medications. Because lithium has a narrow safety window, any combination with these drug types needs careful oversight.
Use the medication checker below to see if any of yours are affected, and discuss with your doctor or pharmacist before adding this supplement.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Lithium Orotate 5 mg interact with 515 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in Lithium Orotate 5 mg interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Lithium
Amitriptyline, PerphenazineEtrafon, Etrafon-A, Etrafon-Forte, Triavil
How Amitriptyline, Perphenazine interacts with Lithium Orotate 5 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
LithiumSerotonergic Drugs, Phenothiazines +1 Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking lithium supplements with serotonergic drugs might both mask and increase the risk of serotonin syndrome.
Read the full Lithium + Amitriptyline, Perphenazine interactionAmmonium ChlorideAmmonium Chloride
How Ammonium Chloride interacts with Lithium Orotate 5 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
LithiumDiuretic Drugs Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking lithium supplements with loop diuretics might increase lithium levels and adverse effects.
Read the full Lithium + Ammonium Chloride interactionAmoxapineAsendin
How Amoxapine interacts with Lithium Orotate 5 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
LithiumSerotonergic Drugs Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking lithium supplements with serotonergic drugs might both mask and increase the risk of serotonin syndrome.
Read the full Lithium + Amoxapine interactionAmphetamine Aspartate, Amphetamine Sulfate, Dextroamphetamine Saccharate, Dextroamphetamine SulfateAdderall, Adderall XR
How Amphetamine Aspartate, Amphetamine Sulfate, Dextroamphetamine Saccharate, Dextroamphetamine Sulfate interacts with Lithium Orotate 5 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
LithiumSerotonergic Drugs Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking lithium supplements with serotonergic drugs might both mask and increase the risk of serotonin syndrome.
Read the full Lithium + Amphetamine Aspartate, Amphetamine Sulfate, Dextroamphetamine Saccharate, Dextroamphetamine Sulfate interactionAripiprazoleAbilify, Abilify Maintena, Abilify Mycite
How Aripiprazole interacts with Lithium Orotate 5 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
LithiumSerotonergic Drugs, Antipsychotic Drugs Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking lithium supplements with serotonergic drugs might both mask and increase the risk of serotonin syndrome.
Read the full Lithium + Aripiprazole interactionAripiprazole LauroxilAristada, Aristada Initio Kit
How Aripiprazole Lauroxil interacts with Lithium Orotate 5 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
LithiumAntipsychotic Drugs, Serotonergic Drugs Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking lithium supplements with antipsychotic drugs might increase the risk of encephalopathic syndrome.
Read the full Lithium + Aripiprazole Lauroxil interactionAspirin, Chlorpheniramine, PhenylpropanolamineAlka-Seltzer Plus Cold
How Aspirin, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with Lithium Orotate 5 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
LithiumNonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (nsaids), Serotonergic Drugs Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking lithium supplements with NSAIDs might increase lithium levels and adverse effects.
Read the full Lithium + Aspirin, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interactionAtenolol, ChlortalidoneAtenixCo, Tenoret 50, Totaretic
How Atenolol, Chlortalidone interacts with Lithium Orotate 5 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
LithiumDiuretic Drugs Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking lithium supplements with loop diuretics might increase lithium levels and adverse effects.
Read the full Lithium + Atenolol, Chlortalidone interactionAtenolol, ChlorthalidoneTenoretic
How Atenolol, Chlorthalidone interacts with Lithium Orotate 5 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
LithiumDiuretic Drugs Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking lithium supplements with loop diuretics might increase lithium levels and adverse effects.
Read the full Lithium + Atenolol, Chlorthalidone interactionAtropine, Benzoic Acid, Hyoscyamine, Methenamine, Methylene Blue, PhenylAtrosept
How Atropine, Benzoic Acid, Hyoscyamine, Methenamine, Methylene Blue, Phenyl interacts with Lithium Orotate 5 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
LithiumSerotonergic Drugs Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking lithium supplements with serotonergic drugs might both mask and increase the risk of serotonin syndrome.
Read the full Lithium + Atropine, Benzoic Acid, Hyoscyamine, Methenamine, Methylene Blue, Phenyl interactionAtropine, Benzoic Acid, Hyoscyamine, Methenamine, Methylene Blue, Phenyl SalicylateUrinary Antiseptic 2, Urised
How Atropine, Benzoic Acid, Hyoscyamine, Methenamine, Methylene Blue, Phenyl Salicylate interacts with Lithium Orotate 5 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
LithiumSerotonergic Drugs Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking lithium supplements with serotonergic drugs might both mask and increase the risk of serotonin syndrome.
Read the full Lithium + Atropine, Benzoic Acid, Hyoscyamine, Methenamine, Methylene Blue, Phenyl Salicylate interactionAtropine, Chlorpheniramine, Hyoscyamine, Phenylephrine, Phenylpropanolamine, ScopolamineAtrohist Plus, Pro Tuss, Ru-tuss, Stahist
How Atropine, Chlorpheniramine, Hyoscyamine, Phenylephrine, Phenylpropanolamine, Scopolamine interacts with Lithium Orotate 5 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
LithiumSerotonergic Drugs Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking lithium supplements with serotonergic drugs might both mask and increase the risk of serotonin syndrome.
Read the full Lithium + Atropine, Chlorpheniramine, Hyoscyamine, Phenylephrine, Phenylpropanolamine, Scopolamine interactionAtropine, MeperidineAtropine, Meperidine
How Atropine, Meperidine interacts with Lithium Orotate 5 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
LithiumSerotonergic Drugs Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking lithium supplements with serotonergic drugs might both mask and increase the risk of serotonin syndrome.
Read the full Lithium + Atropine, Meperidine interactionAzilsartan, ChlorthalidoneEdarbyclor
How Azilsartan, Chlorthalidone interacts with Lithium Orotate 5 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
LithiumDiuretic Drugs Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking lithium supplements with loop diuretics might increase lithium levels and adverse effects.
Read the full Lithium + Azilsartan, Chlorthalidone interactionBelladonna Alkaloids, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine, PhenylpropanolamineRespa ARM
How Belladonna Alkaloids, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with Lithium Orotate 5 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
LithiumSerotonergic Drugs Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking lithium supplements with serotonergic drugs might both mask and increase the risk of serotonin syndrome.
Read the full Lithium + Belladonna Alkaloids, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine, Phenylpropanolamine interactionBenazepril, HydrochlorothiazideLotensin HCT
How Benazepril, Hydrochlorothiazide interacts with Lithium Orotate 5 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
LithiumAce Inhibitors (aceis), Diuretic Drugs Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking lithium supplements with ACEIs might increase levels and adverse effects of lithium.
Read the full Lithium + Benazepril, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionBendroflumethiazideAprinox, Naturetin, Neo-NaClex
How Bendroflumethiazide interacts with Lithium Orotate 5 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
LithiumDiuretic Drugs Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking lithium supplements with loop diuretics might increase lithium levels and adverse effects.
Read the full Lithium + Bendroflumethiazide interactionBendroflumethiazide, NadololCorzide
How Bendroflumethiazide, Nadolol interacts with Lithium Orotate 5 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
LithiumDiuretic Drugs Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking lithium supplements with loop diuretics might increase lithium levels and adverse effects.
Read the full Lithium + Bendroflumethiazide, Nadolol interactionBendroflumethiazide, PotassiumCentyl K, Neo-NaClex-K
How Bendroflumethiazide, Potassium interacts with Lithium Orotate 5 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
LithiumDiuretic Drugs Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking lithium supplements with loop diuretics might increase lithium levels and adverse effects.
Read the full Lithium + Bendroflumethiazide, Potassium interactionBendroflumethiazide, Rauwolfia SerpentinaRauzide
How Bendroflumethiazide, Rauwolfia Serpentina interacts with Lithium Orotate 5 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
LithiumDiuretic Drugs Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking lithium supplements with loop diuretics might increase lithium levels and adverse effects.
Read the full Lithium + Bendroflumethiazide, Rauwolfia Serpentina interactionBenzhydrocodone, AcetaminophenApadaz
How Benzhydrocodone, Acetaminophen interacts with Lithium Orotate 5 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
LithiumSerotonergic Drugs Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking lithium supplements with serotonergic drugs might both mask and increase the risk of serotonin syndrome.
Read the full Lithium + Benzhydrocodone, Acetaminophen interactionBenzocaine, DextromethorphanTetra-Formula
How Benzocaine, Dextromethorphan interacts with Lithium Orotate 5 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
LithiumSerotonergic Drugs Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking lithium supplements with serotonergic drugs might both mask and increase the risk of serotonin syndrome.
Read the full Lithium + Benzocaine, Dextromethorphan interactionBenzthiazideExna
How Benzthiazide interacts with Lithium Orotate 5 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
LithiumDiuretic Drugs Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking lithium supplements with loop diuretics might increase lithium levels and adverse effects.
Read the full Lithium + Benzthiazide interactionBisoprolol, HydrochlorothiazideZiac
How Bisoprolol, Hydrochlorothiazide interacts with Lithium Orotate 5 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
LithiumDiuretic Drugs Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking lithium supplements with loop diuretics might increase lithium levels and adverse effects.
Read the full Lithium + Bisoprolol, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionBrexpiprazoleRexulti
How Brexpiprazole interacts with Lithium Orotate 5 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
LithiumAntipsychotic Drugs, Serotonergic Drugs Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking lithium supplements with antipsychotic drugs might increase the risk of encephalopathic syndrome.
Read the full Lithium + Brexpiprazole interactionBrompheniramine, Dextromethorphan, PhenylephrineDimetapp DM
How Brompheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Phenylephrine interacts with Lithium Orotate 5 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
LithiumSerotonergic Drugs Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking lithium supplements with serotonergic drugs might both mask and increase the risk of serotonin syndrome.
Read the full Lithium + Brompheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Phenylephrine interactionBumetanideBurinex
How Bumetanide interacts with Lithium Orotate 5 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
LithiumDiuretic Drugs Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking lithium supplements with loop diuretics might increase lithium levels and adverse effects.
Read the full Lithium + Bumetanide interactionBumetanide, PotassiumBurinex K
How Bumetanide, Potassium interacts with Lithium Orotate 5 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
LithiumDiuretic Drugs Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking lithium supplements with loop diuretics might increase lithium levels and adverse effects.
Read the full Lithium + Bumetanide, Potassium interactionBuprenorphineBrixadi, Butrans, Sublocade, Subutex
How Buprenorphine interacts with Lithium Orotate 5 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
LithiumSerotonergic Drugs Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking lithium supplements with serotonergic drugs might both mask and increase the risk of serotonin syndrome.
Read the full Lithium + Buprenorphine interactionBuproprion, DextromethorphanAuvelity
How Buproprion, Dextromethorphan interacts with Lithium Orotate 5 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
LithiumSerotonergic Drugs Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking lithium supplements with serotonergic drugs might both mask and increase the risk of serotonin syndrome.
Read the full Lithium + Buproprion, Dextromethorphan interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Lithium Orotate 5 mg with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.
Lithium
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.
Serotonergic Drugs
Theoretically, taking lithium supplements with serotonergic drugs might both mask and increase the risk of serotonin syndrome.
In a case report, a 67-year-old female with depression and bipolar disorder using lithium in combination with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and other medications developed serotonin syndrome with symptoms of deep tendon hyperreflexia, muscle rigidity, tremor, and hyperthermia. However, agitation, one classical symptom of serotonin syndrome, was lacking. This was thought to be due to masking by lithium toxicity. Lithium can increase serotonin levels, thus, combining serotonergic drugs with lithium might increase the risk of serotonergic side effects including serotonin syndrome and cerebral vasoconstrictive disorders. It is unclear if this interaction would occur with the smaller doses found in lithium supplements.
Ace Inhibitors (Aceis)
Theoretically, taking lithium supplements with ACEIs might increase levels and adverse effects of lithium.
Concomitant administration of ACEIs with lithium may increase lithium concentrations. It is unclear if this interaction would be clinically significant with the smaller doses found in lithium supplements.
Anticonvulsants
Theoretically, taking lithium supplements with anticonvulsants might increase the risk of neurotoxicity.
Drugs such as carbamazepine and phenytoin seem to increase the risk of neurotoxicity. It is unclear if this interaction would occur with the smaller doses found in lithium supplements.
Antipsychotic Drugs
Theoretically, taking lithium supplements with antipsychotic drugs might increase the risk of encephalopathic syndrome.
Encephalopathic syndrome has been reported in multiple patients taking prescription lithium and antipsychotics concomitantly. Symptoms have included weakness and lethargy, fever, confusion, and extrapyramidal symptoms. In some patients, resulting brain damage was irreversible. Although there is no established causal relationship between these symptoms and the combination of lithium and antipsychotic medications, there is a theoretical relationship. It is unclear if this interaction would occur with the smaller doses found in lithium supplements.
Calcium Channel Blockers
Theoretically, taking lithium supplements with calcium channel blockers might reduce lithium levels and might also increase the risk of certain adverse effects.
Calcium channel blockers might reduce lithium concentrations. Monitor lithium levels with concurrent use. Calcium channel blockers might also increase the adverse neurological and gastrointestinal adverse effects of lithium. It is unclear if these interactions would occur with the smaller doses found in lithium supplements.
Methyldopa (Aldomet)
Theoretically, taking lithium supplements with methyldopa might increase the risk of lithium toxicity.
Concurrent use of methyldopa with lithium increases the risk of lithium toxicity. It is unclear if this interaction would be clinically significant with the smaller doses found in lithium supplements.
Methylxanthines
Theoretically, taking lithium supplements with methylxanthines might decrease lithium levels.
Xanthines such as aminophylline, caffeine, and theophylline (Theo-Dur, Theo-24, others) might increase the clearance of lithium. It is unclear if this interaction would be clinically significant with the smaller doses found in lithium supplements.
Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (Nsaids)
Theoretically, taking lithium supplements with NSAIDs might increase lithium levels and adverse effects.
NSAIDs can decrease the renal clearance of lithium and increase lithium levels. It is unclear if this interaction would be clinically significant with the smaller doses found in lithium supplements.
Phenothiazines
Theoretically, taking lithium supplements with phenothiazines might decrease the levels and clinical effects of phenothiazines.
Concomitant use of lithium with phenothiazines might reduce lithium concentrations. Lithium might also reduce phenothiazine concentrations, making the pharmacokinetic effect unpredictable. It is unclear if these interactions would occur with the smaller doses found in lithium supplements.
Skeletal Muscle Relaxants
Theoretically, taking lithium supplements with skeletal muscle relaxants might prolong neuromuscular blockade.
Lithium might prolong neuromuscular blockade. It is unclear if this interaction would occur with the smaller doses found in lithium supplements.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Lithium Orotate 5 mg, from the product label.
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Lithium Orotate 5 mg's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.
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The 26 references behind this product’s interaction data
Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.
Lithium 26 references
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