Eskalith and Buspar drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Eskalith (lithium carbonate) and Buspar (buspirone hydrochloride). Common drug interactions include diabetes mellitus among females and sedation among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Eskalith and Buspar. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 22 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Eskalith?

Eskalith has active ingredients of lithium carbonate. eHealthMe is studying from 1,448 Eskalith users. Check the latest studies of Eskalith.

What is Buspar?

Buspar has active ingredients of buspirone hydrochloride. It is often used in stress and anxiety. eHealthMe is studying from 20,464 Buspar users. Check the latest studies of Buspar.

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On Sep, 04, 2026

22 people who take Eskalith and Buspar together, and have interactions are studied.

What are the common drug interactions of Eskalith and Buspar, by gender? *:

female:

Diabetes mellitus (diabetes, caused by a deficiency of the pancreatic hormone insulin)
Atrial fibrillation (fibrillation of the muscles of the atria of the heart)
Dyspnoea (difficult or laboured respiration)
Haemoptysis (blood-stained sputum from the bronchi, larynx, trachea, or lungs)
Hallucination (an experience involving the perception of something not present)
Neuropathy peripheral (surface nerve damage)
Pyrexia (fever)
Sepsis (a severe blood infection that can lead to organ failure and death)
Urinary retention (the inability to completely or partially empty the bladder)
Alopecia (absence of hair from areas of the body)

male:

Sedation
Diabetes mellitus non-insulin-dependent
Pancreatitis (inflammation of pancreas)
Suicide attempt
Weight increased
Acetonaemia (acetone bodies in the blood)
Asthenia (weakness)
Hyperglycaemia (high blood sugar)
Ketonuria (ketones in urine)
Multiple drug overdose

What are the common drug interactions of Eskalith and Buspar, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

n/a

10-19:

Sedation

20-29:

n/a

30-39:

Diabetes mellitus non-insulin-dependent
Diabetic ketoacidosis (diabetic ketoacidosis (dka) is high concentrations of ketone bodies)
Hangover
Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Hypokalaemia (low potassium)
Increased appetite
Influenza
Metabolic syndrome (a combination of the medical disorders that, when occurring together, increase the risk of developing cardiovascular disease)
Pancreatitis (inflammation of pancreas)
Sedation

40-49:

Headache (pain in head)
Aortic valve stenosis (narrowing of the aortic valve)
Asthenia (weakness)
Cardiac murmur (an heart sound in valve abnormality)
Cardiovascular disorder (heart diseases)
Dyspnoea (difficult or laboured respiration)
Influenza like illness
Pancreatitis (inflammation of pancreas)

50-59:

Diabetes mellitus (diabetes, caused by a deficiency of the pancreatic hormone insulin)
Hallucination (an experience involving the perception of something not present)
Neuropathy peripheral (surface nerve damage)
Alopecia (absence of hair from areas of the body)
Appetite increased (increased appetite is when you want to eat much more often or in larger quantities than your body requires)
Dysgeusia (disorder of the sense of taste)
Feeling drunk
Insomnia (sleeplessness)
Stomach discomfort (pain in abdomen)
Tinnitus (a ringing in the ears)

60+:

Atrial fibrillation (fibrillation of the muscles of the atria of the heart)
Dyspnoea (difficult or laboured respiration)
Respiratory failure (inadequate gas exchange by the respiratory system)
Urinary tract infection
Haemoptysis (blood-stained sputum from the bronchi, larynx, trachea, or lungs)
Pyrexia (fever)
Sepsis (a severe blood infection that can lead to organ failure and death)
Bacterial infection
Escherichia test positive
Mania (a state of abnormally elevated or irritable mood)

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Depression: 4 people, 18.18%
Hallucination, Auditory (perceiving sounds without auditory stimulus): 3 people, 13.64%
Sleep Disorder: 2 people, 9.09%
Mood Swings (an extreme or rapid change in mood): 2 people, 9.09%
Bipolar Disorder (mood disorder): 2 people, 9.09%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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