Lithium
Comprehensive clinical interaction and dietary monograph for Lithium (Lithium).
Kitchen Food, Drink & Dietary Conflicts
Biochemical interactions with common foods, beverages & cooking ingredientsIt is important to follow a proper diet, including the right amounts of fluid and salt during your treatment. Your doctor will give you specific directions about the diet that is right for you. Follow these directions carefully. Talk to your doctor about drinking drinks that contain caffeine, such as tea, coffee, cola, or chocolate milk.
Green Tea, Black Tea & Matcha (Tannins & OATP Inhibitors)
Tannins form insoluble macromolecular iron-tannate precipitates, dropping non-heme iron absorption by up to 80%. Catechins additionally inhibit intestinal OATP uptake transporters, drastically reducing bioavailability of beta-blockers (atenolol) and allergy medications (fexofenadine).
Coffee & High-Caffeine Beverages (Espresso, Energy Drinks)
Ciprofloxacin, fluvoxamine, and oral contraceptives inhibit CYP1A2, reducing caffeine clearance by 30-80% and precipitating palpitations, panic, and severe tremors. Caffeine also accelerates gastric motility, impairing bisphosphonate and thyroid absorption.
Dairy Milk, Yogurt & Calcium-Enriched Foods
Divalent calcium binds fluoroquinolone (ciprofloxacin) and tetracycline (doxycycline) antibiotics into unabsorbable ring complexes, reducing systemic antibacterial coverage by up to 90% and causing therapy failure.
Prescription & OTC Drug Interactions (DDI)
Documented pharmacological conflicts & contraindicated co-prescriptionsDietary Supplements, Herbs & Minerals (DNI)
Interactions with over-the-counter vitamins, minerals, and herbal preparationsChronotherapy & Meal Administration Protocols
Optimal absorption, meal-timing rules & GI tolerability protocolsFrequently Researched Drug-Substance Combinations
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Data on this clinical monograph is compiled from the U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus), openFDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL Section 7 Drug Interactions), the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements (ODS), and Krause and Mahan's Food & Nutrition Care Process.