Lithium + Dextromethorphan

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Lithium + DXM = Dangerous

There is a risk of serotonin syndrome when combining Lithium with DXM.

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Navarro, A., Perry, C., & Bobo, W. V. (2006). A case of serotonin syndrome precipitated by abuse of the anticough remedy dextromethorphan in a bipolar patient treated with fluoxetine and lithium. General Hospital Psychiatry, 28(1), 78–80. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.genhosppsych.2005.06.008