Does Amlodipine And Benazepril Hydrochloride Interact with Lithium?
CDI records a major classification for Amlodipine And Benazepril Hydrochloride and Lithium. The stored summary is: Increased serum lithium levels and symptoms of lithium toxicity have been reported. Frequent monitoring of serum lithium levels is recommended. The mechanism involves ace inhibitor decreases lithium clearance. Patients taking both medications should consult their healthcare provider before starting, stopping, or changing the dosage of either drug. This record was extracted from drug labeling through openFDA. NIH/NLM RxNorm is used for drug identities. The summary and severity classification are CDI's processed information, not a verbatim source quotation. Product, route, and patient circumstances matter.
- Severity
- Major
- Management
- Close medical supervision required
- Data Source
- U.S. FDA via OpenFDA
Recorded Mechanism
ACE inhibitor decreases lithium clearance
What To Tell Your Doctor or Pharmacist
If you are taking Amlodipine And Benazepril Hydrochloride and your doctor is considering prescribing Lithium (or vice versa), make sure to:
- Inform your doctor and pharmacist of all current medications, including over-the-counter drugs and supplements
- Ask whether the benefits of combining these medications outweigh the risks for your specific situation
- Ask what symptoms to watch for that would indicate the interaction is causing problems
- Ask how frequently you should be monitored while these are co-prescribed
- Ask whether any dosage adjustments are needed
- Never stop or change either medication without first consulting your healthcare provider