diff --git a/litellm/utils.py b/litellm/utils.py
index 59db4162410..50282674868 100644
--- a/litellm/utils.py
+++ b/litellm/utils.py
@@ -4302,7 +4302,7 @@ def get_optional_params(
             non_default_params=non_default_params,
             optional_params=optional_params,
             model=model,
-            drop_params=drop_params if drop_params is not None else False,
+            drop_params=bool(drop_params),
         )
 
     elif custom_llm_provider == "maritalk":