Alcohol Info: Will alcohol consumption increase the toxicity level of lithium in the bloodstream? Can anything else?

Will alcohol consumption increase the toxicity level of lithium in the bloodstream? Can anything else?

Answer by lilia_164
No. But it still isn't a good idea to go out and get totally smashed. A drink or two will be okay, but because lithium has an effect on your kidneys, drinking a lot of alcohol frequently can result in kidney problems. Drugs like ibupropfen and all NSAIDs should avoided as well as most other antidepressents because lithium can cause these to be toxic. Also, watch your salt intake and keep in mind that lithium decreases the effects of stimulants like caffine and shouldn't be taken with them. I am sure you know this already, but remember to get your blood tested periodically for lithium levels and call the doc if you start getting drowsy because this can indicate toxicity.

Answer by hermione speaks
Anything that flushes sodium from your system can send you into lithium toxicity because lithium always moves away from sodium in your body. Therefore, alcohol could because it will make you pee because your body is trying to get rid of the alcohol and its byproducts. Caffeine, diarrhea, vomitting (another side effect of alcohol), and anything else you can think of that makes you pee a lot can cause lithium toxicity because it flushes out sodium.

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