Posted by ed_uk on October 31, 2004, at 7:19:12
In reply to HELP!: narcotics, lithium toxicity, and ECT, posted by CareBear04 on October 31, 2004, at 1:02:57
I'm afraid I can't really give you any advice as yet because I don't know enough about you. I'd guess that many of the other people reading your post feel the same way. Please can you post all the meds that you're taking at the moment, the doses and the reason you are taking them. Thanks.
Here is a list of some factors that can increase lithium levels:
1. sodium/salt depletion eg. due to diarrhea, vomiting, profuse sweating or low salt diet.
2. use of diuretics eg. hydrochlorothiazide etc.
3. impairment of kidney function
4. use of certain drugs for high blood pressure eg. ACE inhibitors such as enalapril, lisinopril or most other drugs ending in -prilEd
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