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Lithium Citrate

Clinically reviewed by MedNext Clinical Team. Last reviewed 1 January 2026. See our editorial policy and correction policy.

19 known interactions (1 severe)
2 brand names

Indications

  • Treatment and prophylaxis of mania (initiated by a specialist), Treatment and prophylaxis of bipolar disorder (initiated by a specialist), Treatment and prophylaxis of recurrent major depressive disorder [unipolar depression] (initiated by a specialist), Treatment and prophylaxis of aggressive or self-harming behaviour (initiated by a specialist)

Drug Interactions

1 SevereModerate interactions

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Safety Information

🤰Pregnancy guidance available
🤱Breastfeeding guidance available
🫘Renal impairment guidance
⚠️Requires renal dose adjustment

Cautions

lithium salts Avoid abrupt withdrawal; cardiac disease; concurrent ECT (may lower seizure threshold); diuretic treatment (risk of toxicity); elderly (reduce dose); epilepsy (may lower seizure threshol

Side Effects

Commonatrioven
Rareatrioven

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Brand Names

Priadel Liquid(IN, PK, SA, AE, EG, ZA, NG)Li-Liquid(IN)
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Source: MedNext Audited Proprietary Dataset

Last reviewed: 2026

Reviewer: MedNext Clinical Team

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