Ativan Tablets and Lithobid
Determining the interaction of Ativan Tablets and Lithobid and the possibility of their joint administration.
In the database of official manuals used in the service creation an interaction registered by statistical results of studies was found, which can either lead to negative consequences for the patient health or strengthen a mutual positive effect. A doctor should be consulted to address the issue of joint drug administration.
Consumer:Consumer information for this minor interaction is not currently available. Some minor drug interactions may not be clinically relevant in all patients. Minor drug interactions do not usually cause harm or require a change in therapy. However, your healthcare provider can determine if adjustments to your medications are needed.
Professional:Hypothermia has been reported in one patient receiving both diazepam and lithium. On rechallenge, the hypothermia was reproducible for the combination, but not for the drugs individually. It is not known whether other benzodiazepines will have similar interactions with lithium.
- Naylor GJ, McHarg A "Profound hypothermia on combined lithium carbonate and diazepam treatment." Br Med J 2 (1977): 22
Generic Name: lorazepam
Brand name: Ativan, Lorazepam Intensol
Synonyms: Ativan
Generic Name: lithium
Brand name: Lithobid, Eskalith, Lithonate, Lithotabs, Eskalith-CR
Synonyms: n.a.
In the course of checking the drug compatibility and interactions, data from the following reference sources was used: Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com.
- Ativan Tablets-Lithostat
- Ativan Tablets-Little Noses Decongestant
- Ativan Tablets-Little Remedies for Colds
- Ativan Tablets-Little Tummys
- Ativan Tablets-Little Tummys Laxative Drops
- Ativan Tablets-Livalo
- Lithobid-ATNAA
- Lithobid-Atomoxetine
- Lithobid-Atomoxetine Hydrochloride
- Lithobid-Atorvastatin
- Lithobid-Atorvastatin and ezetimibe
- Lithobid-Atorvastatin Calcium