Tag: drug interactions

Smoking changes how your body processes medications, leading to reduced effectiveness or dangerous side effects. Learn which drugs are most affected and what to do if you smoke-or quit.

Scopolamine is the most effective motion sickness medication, but its strong sedative effects become dangerous when mixed with alcohol, sleep aids, or other CNS depressants. Learn the risks, real-world cases, and safer alternatives.

Mixing sedating medications like opioids and benzodiazepines can cause deadly respiratory depression. Learn about dangerous combinations, critical warning signs, and how to stay safe. CDC data shows 16% of opioid overdose deaths involve benzodiazepines. Proper medication reviews can prevent tragic outcomes.

OTC antacids like Tums and Maalox can block antibiotics such as doxycycline and ciprofloxacin from being absorbed, leading to treatment failure. Learn which combinations are dangerous and how to safely take both.

Keeping an accurate, up-to-date medication list prevents dangerous drug interactions and reduces hospital errors. Learn what to include, how to update it, and which tools work best for safer care.