Does Enalapril Interact With Lithium?

Lithium Lithium toxicity has been reported in patients receiving lithium concomitantly with drugs which cause elimination of sodium, including ACE inhibitors.

Severity: Minor

Severity basis: drug interactions section. Combining Enalapril (ACE inhibitor) and Lithium (Mood stabilizer) is classified as a minor interaction.

What to Do

This is generally a minor interaction, but review it with your pharmacist to be sure it is safe for you.

From the FDA Label

Lithium Lithium toxicity has been reported in patients receiving lithium concomitantly with drugs which cause elimination of sodium, including ACE inhibitors.

Source: FDA structured product labeling (set_id 074fe718-88d8-365c-e063-6394a90a299d).

Enalapril

ACE inhibitor

Brands: Vasotec

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Lithium

Mood stabilizer

Brands: Lithobid, Eskalith

View Lithium safety profile

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This information is educational — not medical advice.

This page is provided for general educational purposes and summarizes publicly available data from sources such as the U.S. Food & Drug Administration. It is not a substitute for the judgment of a licensed clinician and should not be used to start, stop, or change any medication. It may be incomplete or out of date, and individual circumstances vary. Always talk with your prescriber or pharmacist about your specific medications and health conditions. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call 911.

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