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)
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