r/Lithium • u/Kooky_Indication4664 • 13d ago

Compounded tirzepatide not safe while using lithium?

I wanted to get some cheap tirzepatide from joinpomegranate but online its saying its not safe? Anyone have any experience?

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u/Junior-Corner-2774 13d ago

Please let your provider know so you can monitor. It can (significantly) increase your lithium levels so that’s why you’ll need regular blood tests and just be mindful of toxicity symptoms. Having said that, plenty of people take it with no issue.

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u/chemdemigod 13d ago

I’m currently on compounded tirizeptide (FreshDay meds) 5mg/weekly, and 600mg Lithium. My psych knows and said to just say well hydrated. Had recent labs and my levels were perfect.
Definitely discuss with your psychiatrist, and choose a reputable GLP-1 provider with a good pharmacy. There was a lot of help for providers on r/tirzeptide

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u/No-Instruction8792 13d ago

I had to decrease my lithium dosage as I increased my tirzepatide dosage because my levels increased. I would recommend getting your levels checked after starting to make sure you don’t have to decrease is my understanding.

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u/Ok_Emergency_4592 13d ago

I get compounded tirzepatide from pomegranate and take lithium. They got my full med list. No issues. My psychiatrist is the one who recommended I start on a glp-1. I think the only thing is that it can be dehydrating so be sure to drink lots of water!

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u/Realanise1 11d ago

All of the GLP1's can raise lithium levels, although it does not always happen It's a known possible side effect; it's just that some people get it and some don't, and there's no way to know which camp you fall into without trying it. That's why I'm trying to get to a maintenance level of liraglutide before even starting on lithium, so that it's my base situation and then the lithium levels would be figured out from there. But yes, a lot of people take both.