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Lithium

Common brand names:

Eskalith, Eskalith CR, Lithobid

The prescription drug lithium is a mineral with antidepressant and antimanic actions. It is used to treat bipolar disorder (manic-depression) and severe depression.

Summary of Interactions with Vitamins, Herbs, & Foods

What Are Nutrient Interactions
Types of interactions:beneficial= Beneficialadverse= Adversecheck= Check
dnicon_BeneficialReplenish Depleted Nutrients
Inositol
dnicon_BeneficialReduce Side Effects
Essential Fatty Acids
dnicon_BeneficialSupport Medicine
Folic Acid
L-Tryptophan
dnicon_AvoidReduces Effectiveness
Psyllium
dnicon_AvoidPotential Negative Interaction

none

dnicon_CheckExplanation Required
Coffee
Sodium
Alkalinizing Foods
The Drug-Nutrient Interactions table may not include every possible interaction. Taking medicines with meals, on an empty stomach, or with alcohol may influence their effects. For details, refer to the manufacturers’ package information as these are not covered in this table. If you take medications, always discuss the potential risks and benefits of adding a new supplement with your doctor or pharmacist.

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