5 Dangerous Drug Combinations You Need to Avoid
If you're mixing supplements and prescription pills, you may be getting a risky blend of medications
By
Deborah Kotz
Posted December 23, 2008
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- Purchase all over-the-counter products at the pharmacy counter of the drugstore. "This will remind you to check with the pharmacist before you make the purchase to make sure you can safely take it with your other medications," says Lindau.
- Tell your doctor about any supplements you're taking. Many still don't ask, so the onus is on you to reveal whatever you're taking. You can also do a quick check of the government-run Medline Plus database to see which drugs and supplements don't mix.
Here are four more ways to avoid dangerous drug errors and which foods not to mix with drugs.
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