MDMA and Lithium
Seizures reported.
Why this happens
The combination has been associated with seizures. Avoid.
What this means in practice
Best avoided. If they are combined anyway, keep doses low, watch the person closely, and be ready to call for help.
Warning signs - get help
Call your local emergency number straight away if you notice any of these:
- A seizure
- Severe tremor, confusion or vomiting
Information, not medical advice. Threshold does not promote or encourage MDMA use. This exists so that people who make their own choices can make safer, better-informed ones. It is not a substitute for professional care.
Sources
- Qualitative review of serotonin syndrome, ecstasy (MDMA) and the use of other serotonergic substances: hierarchy of risk - Australian & New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry (2007)
- Acute toxic effects of 'Ecstasy' (MDMA) and related compounds: overview of pathophysiology and clinical management - British Journal of Anaesthesia (2006)