Drug interactions of lithium

Renal clearance of lithium is decreased by about 25% in those who take diuretics, hence dosage should be adjusted
Similar effect is also noted in certain newer NSAID’s
Neuroleptics (other than clozapine and newer antipsychotics) when given with lithium produce increased extra pyramidal side effects

Reference:
Basic and Clinical Pharmacology, Katzung, 10th edition, p471

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