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What interaction can occur between telmisartan and lithium?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Taking telmisartan with lithium can cause reversible increases in serum lithium concentrations and toxicity; if the combination is necessary, careful monitoring of serum lithium levels is recommended.

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Telmisartan 40mg TabletsSandoz Limited · emc · SmPC §4.5 Interaction with other medicinal products · Version 8Document updated 20 March 2025

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