Interactions of Lithium

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Lithium is an imperfect substitute for ______

sodium

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What happens when sodium is depleted in someone taking lithium?

More receptor sites for lithium

TOXICITY RISK

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How should individuals adjust their sodium intake when taking Lithium?

Maintain usual dietary sodium intake

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How should individuals adjust their fluid intake

Maintain usual fluid intake

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What can fluctuations in sodium and fluid intake cause?

Fluctuations in Lithium levels

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What can a significant increase in dietary sodium cause?

Reduced effectiveness of lithium (Sodium binds to receptors, less receptors available for lithium to bind)