Semaglutide may protect kidneys from lithium damage

psychiatrictimes.com

New research suggests semaglutide may protect against lithium-induced kidney damage, potentially improving treatment safety for bipolar disorder. A study analyzing FDA data from 2003-2024 found lithium significantly associated with renal adverse events, while semaglutide showed no increased nephrotoxicity when used concurrently. This preliminary finding, while not establishing causation, offers hope for mitigating a major barrier to lithium treatment continuation.


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