Does Calcitonin Salmon Interact with Lithium?
CDI records a moderate classification for Calcitonin Salmon and Lithium. The stored summary is: Concomitant use may lead to reduction in plasma lithium concentrations due to increased urinary clearance. Lithium dose may require adjustment. The mechanism involves increased urinary clearance of lithium. 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
- Moderate
- Calcitonin Salmon Class
- Calcitonin
- Management
- Monitor for effects
- Data Source
- U.S. FDA via OpenFDA
Recorded Mechanism
Increased urinary clearance of lithium
What To Tell Your Doctor or Pharmacist
If you are taking Calcitonin Salmon 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 whether any dosage adjustments are needed
- Never stop or change either medication without first consulting your healthcare provider