Combining-Aripiprazole-Lithium
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Adding lithium to aripiprazole.
General information
- Aripiprazole is metabolized by CYP2D6 and CYP3A4 to an active metabolite.
- Lithium is eliminated by the kidney for about 95%. Changes in the rate of excretion can cause unwanted effects.
- This combination may have additive side effects[2].
Start lithium
- Start lithium according to the general dosing advice.
Cave
- The concomitant administration of lithium with neuroleptic agents may increase the risk of extrapyramidal reactions and neurotoxicity.
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