Essential information about drug interactions to stay safe and get the most from your medications.

What Is a Drug Interaction?

A drug interaction happens when one medication changes how another works. Interactions can also involve over-the-counter products, supplements, or certain foods and beverages.

Common Interaction Risks

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  Duplicate Ingredients

  Taking multiple products with the same active ingredient can increase side effects.

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  Prescription + OTC Conflicts

  Pain relievers, cold medicines, and antacids can affect prescription therapy.

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  Food and Supplement Effects

  Examples include grapefruit interactions and herb-drug conflicts.

How to Reduce Your Risk

Keep an up-to-date list of all prescriptions, over-the-counter products, vitamins, and supplements. Share that list at every visit. Our pharmacists can screen for interactions and suggest safer alternatives when needed.