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Why is combining candesartan with lithium not recommended?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Combining candesartan with lithium is not recommended because serum lithium concentrations and toxicity may increase; if the combination is necessary, careful monitoring of serum lithium levels is recommended.

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Candesartan Cilexetil 16 mg TabletsSandoz Limited · emc · SmPC §4.5 Interaction with other medicinal products · Version 10Document updated 15 July 2022

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