Question 1

is a pharmacist aware of your drug interactions?

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TYPICALLY, THATS: Part of what they do, as long as you are not going to different pharmacies for different meds.

Question 2

can you tell me about drug interactions- can a pharmacist answer?

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Your question is too: general to answer in 400 characters or less. Please ask a more SPECIFIC question. Here is a resource for excellent drug interaction information:  http://www.drugs.com/drug_interactions.html

Question 3

what is the definition or description of: drug interaction?

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Bad combination: When the combination of two agents cause an effect, intended or unintended, that would not have otherwise occured if taken seperately.

Question 4

what is the best online or app drug interaction checker? drugs.com, rxlist, medscape, healthline or epocrates app? or is there a better choice?

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I like Epocrates app: Epocrates is a leading smartphone app and online website used by physicians in America. It's free to use.

I am a primary care physician and use my Epocrates smartphone app on a daily basis to look up drugs and use the drug interaction checker. The pill identifier section is helpful too when patients only show me a pill instead of bringing the pill bottle also.

Question 5

vitamin drug interactions?

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Vitamin drug: There are many interactions between supplements and medications. There are many interactions that medications have blocking the absorption or efficacy of vitamins and supplements too. Refer to an online source to look for potential interactions.

Question 6

xanax (alprazolam) and xl-3 drug interactions okay?

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Xanax (alprazolam) and XL-3: In most cases it is okay to take those together however i would not drive after taking them due to a possibility of additive side effects both medications can cause drowsiness due to the antihistamine (chlorpheniramine 4mg) in xl-3.   Chlorpheniramine is similar to Benadryl (diphenhydramine) that is in most over the counter sleep aids.

Question 7

are there drug interactions between caduet and provengil?

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Caduet and provigil?: all have hepatic metabolism - so can interfere with metaolism of ea other.

Question 8

what the best statin without side effect &drug interaction?

Accepted Answer

You have to try: Which gives you less side effects as some tolerate one brand better than other ,  all 'statins' have identical side effects ; interactions  as their mode of action is identical if they are 'statins'.

Question 9

drug interactions between ranexa (ranolazine) and diltiazem?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Diltiazem interacts with Ranexa (ranolazine) in the liver and increases its level in the blood stream.
Can prolong qt and cause rythm disturbances.
Other side effects from renexa likely:  constipation, dizziness, headache, nausea., palpitations, dizziness and blurred vision.  These are more likely with this combination, but many people on this combination of drugs.
Double check with your doctor.

Question 10

can drug interactions be treated? if so what is the treatment?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Well depends the most obvious is to stop the offending drug. If the reaction has occurred stop the drug and treat the symptoms.

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