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Is a medication still active after it's half life? if the half life is 4-6 hours, could i take a medication with a moderate interaction 6 hours after?
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Discuss w/ Dr: Your Dr best knows (or should) the specifics of your body so call to ask their opinion on this. You've found info so you're aware of risk mgmt. That's the best one. Clearly your risk is lower than when it is full strength, but each person's risks vary. Work together on Rx's!
Answered 8/5/2016
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