“Lithium orotate on antidepressant ”
Is it safe to take lithium orotate while on antidepressant? I’m on 40 mg viibryd and was going to take 5 mg of lithium orotate bc I’m struggling really bad and can’t see the doc until another month.
If it is would tapering to 20 be the safer option ?
If it is would tapering to 20 be the safer option ?
3 Answers
Psychiatrist
It`s important to be cautious when combining lithium orotate with antidepressants like Viibryd. Lithium orotate isn`t the same as prescription lithium, and there can be risks, especially with antidepressants. It`s best to wait for your doctor to guide you on this, as they can assess your specific situation. Reducing Viibryd without a doctor’s advice may not be safe either.
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Lithium orotate is not approved to treat any medical condition and because it has not been widely studied, you should clear that with your physician.
