Lithium Carbonate ER Tablets and Potassium Iodide Tablets (Supplement)
Determining the interaction of Lithium Carbonate ER Tablets and Potassium Iodide Tablets (Supplement) 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:Using lithium together with potassium iodide may decrease your thyroid levels in your body. Contact your doctor if you experience dry skin, weight gain, cold intolerance, weakness, muscle cramps or stiffness, slow pulse, or constipation. If your doctor does prescribe these medications together, you may need a dose adjustment or special test to safely use both medications. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
Professional:MONITOR: Lithium has been reported to cause hypothyroidism in some patients, and this effect may be increased with concurrent use of oral iodine and iodide salts.
MANAGEMENT: Patients receiving iodides should be monitored for symptoms of hypothyroidism such as dry skin, weight gain, cold intolerance, weakness, muscle cramps or stiffness, slow pulse, or constipation.
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- Jorgensen JV, Brandrup F, Schroll M "Possible synergism between iodine and lithium carbonate." JAMA 223 (1973): 192-3
Generic Name: lithium
Brand name: Lithobid, Eskalith, Lithonate, Lithotabs, Eskalith-CR
Synonyms: Lithium
Generic Name: potassium iodide
Brand name: IOSAT, ThyroSafe, ThyroShield, Pima, SSKI
Synonyms: Potassium iodide, Potassium Iodide
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.
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Lithium Carbonate ER Tablets - Potassium Iodide Tablets (Supplement) 
Lithium Carbonate ER Tablets - Potassium Iodide Tablets (Supplement) 
Lithium Carbonate ER Tablets - Potassium Iodide Tablets (Supplement) 
Lithium Carbonate ER Tablets - Potassium Iodide Tablets (Supplement) 
Lithium Carbonate ER Tablets - Potassium Iodide Tablets (Supplement) 
Lithium Carbonate ER Tablets - Potassium Iodide Tablets (Supplement) 
Lithium Carbonate ER Tablets - Potassium Iodide Tablets (Supplement) 
Lithium Carbonate ER Tablets - Potassium Iodide Tablets (Supplement) 
Lithium Carbonate ER Tablets - Potassium Iodide Tablets (Supplement) 
Lithium Carbonate ER Tablets - Potassium Iodide Tablets (Supplement) 
Lithium Carbonate ER Tablets - Potassium Iodide Tablets (Supplement) 
Lithium Carbonate ER Tablets - Potassium Iodide Tablets (Supplement)