Drug interactions, Pharmacology FAQ

Understanding Drug Interactions: Can You Safely Combine Cozaar and Viartril-S?

Drug interactions I am currently taking antihypertensive medication (Cozaar) daily. Recently, I have been experiencing pain in my foot joints and consulted an orthopedic doctor, who prescribed me pain relievers and muscle relaxants, which I have finished. I would like to purchase...

Dr. Liao Lingmei Reply:
Hello: Cozaar contains LOSARTAN POTASSIUM, and there is no interaction data available for Viartril-S (Glucosamine) or its equivalent, Glucosamine Sulfate. Please take Cozaar and Glucosamine as prescribed, and do not exceed the generally recommended dosage. Wishing you health and ...

Potential Drug Interactions: Blood Pressure, Cholesterol, and Allergy Medications

Hello, pharmacist. I am taking medication for lowering blood pressure and cholesterol, and I am also taking medication for alleviating nasal allergies. I would like to know if there are any interactions between these two types of medications. Thank you! Hello, pharmacist. I usual...

Dr. Chen Yuemei Reply:
Hello: 1. After reviewing the literature, there are no reports of drug interactions with the medication you are taking. 2. "Ningti Ke" contains Carbinoxamine Maleate 2.5 mg and Pseudoephedrine HCL 60 mg. The former has a side effect of drowsiness, while the latter has a...

Managing Sjögren's Syndrome: Safe Supplements and Drug Interactions

You have Sjögren's syndrome, adenomyosis, and floaters? 1. For individuals with Sjögren's syndrome, currently, the only medication is half a tablet of Salagen. If they wish to take dietary supplements, are there any contraindications? Due to long working hours, their di...

Dr. Liao Lingmei Reply:
Hello: 1. Pilocarpine may interact with certain specific medications, but currently, there is no data on interactions with dietary supplements (including Vitamin D, fish oil, lutein, Coenzyme Q10, and multivitamins). 2. Interactions can occur between medications and medications o...

Essential Medication Consultation: Addressing Sleep, Calcium, and Epilepsy Concerns

Medication Consultation Hello, Pharmacist Hou. I have three questions to ask: 1. Previously, the doctor at the insomnia clinic prescribed calcium supplements for me, but now when I go to Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, they haven't prescribed calcium for me. Can I b...

Dr. Hou Fangmin Reply:
Hello Mr. Tsai: 1. Calcium supplements come in various forms, such as Calcium Citrate. Its function is to reduce the risk of osteoporosis and fractures in postmenopausal women. It is suitable for adults, pregnant women, women before and after menopause, the elderly, and patients...

Understanding Drug Interactions: Can You Safely Combine These Medications?

Drug interactions Hello, I would like to ask if Haloperidol, Clomiphene, and ovulation medications can be taken simultaneously with the following medications? If not, how long should the interval be? 1. Dihydroxyaluminium (100mg) tablet Peiwetsu (100mg) 2. Ranitidine HCl (300mg) ...

Dr. Liao Lingmei Reply:
Hello: After checking, it has been confirmed that these medications do not interact with each other and can be taken as directed by your physician. During the course of medication, avoid consuming grapefruit (which increases estrogen levels) or cranberry (which reduces the effect...

Understanding Drug Interactions: Do Cold Medications Affect Birth Control?

Drug interactions Hello, I would like to ask about my current situation. I am using Nina coated tablets as a 21-day oral contraceptive, but due to a cold and mild asthma, I need to take medication. The medications I am taking include Mosapride 5mg/tab (GI) Mozapry, Prednisolone 5...

Dr. Chen Yuemei Reply:
Hello: After checking, the cold medication you are taking does not interact with Nina (containing cyproterone acetate/ethinylestradiol) and will not affect the effectiveness of the contraceptive pill.

Understanding Drug Interactions: Microgynon and Kinloft Effects

Drug interactions: contraceptive pills and antidepressants? Hello doctor, I would like to know if taking the contraceptive pill Microgynon together with the antidepressant Kinloft will have any interactions. For example, could it reduce the effectiveness of the contraceptive or i...

Dr. Chen Yuemei Reply:
Hello: After checking, the antidepressant medication Kinloft (active ingredient Sertraline) and Microgynon (active ingredients Levonorgestrel/Ethinylestradiol) have no interactions and will not affect the efficacy of the contraceptive pill.

Do Tylenol and Yaz Interact? Effects on Birth Control Efficacy

Paracetamol and Yaz contraceptive pill? My girlfriend has been experiencing headaches and took Panadol. I would like to know if there are any drug interactions between Panadol and Yaz birth control pills. Could this affect the effectiveness of the birth control pills?

Dr. Liao Huiling Reply:
Paracetamol will not affect the effectiveness of birth control pills.

Understanding Drug Interactions: Grapefruit Effects and Medication Safety

Drug interactions The duration that a medication remains in the body before it is completely metabolized can vary significantly depending on the specific drug, its formulation, and individual factors such as metabolism, age, and overall health. Generally, most medications are eli...

Dr. Liao Huiling Reply:
1. The duration of a drug's action in the human body can vary significantly depending on factors such as the drug's composition, formulation, and dosage. 2. Grapefruit interacts with certain medications. Please provide specific medication details so I can address your...

Understanding Drug Interactions: Eltroxin and Clopidogrel Dosage Adjustments

Drug interactions of Eltroxin (Levothyroxine)? According to the information gathered about Eltroxin, it has been noted that it may enhance the effects of anticoagulants, potentially necessitating a reduction in their dosage. If a patient is taking one 75mg tablet of Clopidogrel i...

Dr. Liao Huiling Reply:
Anticoagulants that interact with Eltroxin are not referring to Clopidogrel; please do not adjust the dosage arbitrarily.

Drug Interactions and Dietary Restrictions: A Guide for Patients in Taiwan

Chuan Li Ning and Wei Gu Li? 1. The medications I am taking include Xunli Ning, Bone Strength, sleeping pills, vitamin B, and a multivitamin. I also regularly drink ginseng tea. Which of these should not be taken together? 2. My husband is taking Novartis's Caduet and Gluco...

Dr. Liu Huiya Reply:
There are no clear reports indicating adverse effects from the concurrent use of Xunli Ning, Bone Strength, sleeping pills, vitamin B, and multivitamins with ginseng tea; however, please do not exceed the recommended dosage. When taking Novartis's Xiclipid and Glucophage, th...

Potential Drug Interactions: Taking Litan and Nanning Together

Possible interactions between L-theanine and N-acetylcysteine when taken together? Due to work-related reasons, I have been taking Adderall even as an adult. I also experience allergic reactions and have a history of contact dermatitis, so I obtain antihistamines (such as Diphenh...

Dr. Hou Fangmin Reply:
Hello, Hu: 1. The Ritalin and Loratadine you are taking have been checked and found to have no interactions with each other, nor with food. However, Ritalin does have interactions with MAO inhibitors (MAOIs), which include Tofranil and Doxepin, medications used for nocturia and ...

Understanding Medication Side Effects: Sleep Aids and Antiepileptics

Medication Consultation Hello, pharmacist. Last month, the clinic informed me that the medication I was taking for sleep, which is also an anticonvulsant, has been discontinued by the manufacturer. They switched me to a different anticonvulsant tablet. Since I started taking it, ...

Dr. Hou Fangmin Reply:
Hello: The medication Aclonax is 0.5 mg and its active ingredient is clonazepam. 1. The side effects of Aclonax can vary from person to person, and not everyone will experience them. It has multiple uses, including aiding sleep, alleviating anxiety, treating epilepsy, and managin...

Can You Take Antacids with Vitamin B Complex? Understanding Drug Interactions

Drug interactions Doctor, can I take enteric-coated medication for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) together with vitamin B complex?

Dr. Liao Huiling Reply:
The combination of these medications typically does not present any interaction issues. If you would like to confirm further, please provide the complete names of the medications or their active ingredients. Thank you!

Do Allergy Medications Affect Birth Control Pill Effectiveness?

Drug interactions I would like to ask if the following medications prescribed by my doctor for nasal and bronchial allergies will affect the effectiveness of my oral contraceptive pills. How many hours should I space these medications from taking my oral contraceptive pills? Than...

Dr. Liao Huiling Reply:
These medications will not affect the effectiveness of birth control pills. It is recommended to inform your physician about your current medications during your medical visit to avoid any concerns regarding drug interactions.

Understanding Medication Interactions and Kidney Safety for Caregivers

Drug interactions I am a novice caregiver and would like to understand if my father's medications are duplicated. Additionally, my father underwent a nephrectomy for stage zero renal cell carcinoma 20 years ago (no chemotherapy required and he has fully recovered). I would l...

Dr. Hou Fangmin Reply:
Hello: 1. The medications your father is taking include those for diabetes, prostate issues, gout, and hypertension. After checking for drug interactions, there are no significant interactions identified; however, NIMODIPINE and GRAPEFRUIT JUICE may lead to increased bioavailabil...

Does Hepatitis B Vaccine Affect Birth Control Pill Effectiveness?

Administration of hepatitis B vaccine and oral contraceptives? I have been taking oral contraceptives for almost a month now, but recently I received the last dose of the hepatitis B vaccine. I am concerned whether getting vaccinated will affect the effectiveness of the contracep...

Dr. Liao Huiling Reply:
There are no drug interactions between the hepatitis B vaccine and oral contraceptives; they do not affect each other's efficacy or cause adverse reactions. You can rest assured!

Can I Take Hair Loss Medication with Hepatitis B Treatment?

Medication issues Hello! I would like to ask if it is safe to take Rogaine (Minoxidil) for hair loss while I am on Hepatitis B medication (Viread). Will there be any drug interactions? Thank you for your response.

Dr. Liao Huiling Reply:
After investigation, there are no drug interactions between Huilei Duo and Roupei.

Do Prescription and Over-the-Counter Sleep Aids Interact?

Do premedication and over-the-counter sleep aids have drug interactions? I am currently taking the emergency contraceptive pill containing gestodene 0.075 mg and ethinylestradiol 0.02 mg, but I have recently taken the over-the-counter sleep aid Diphenhydramine HCl 50 mg. Will the...

Dr. Gu Zhenting Reply:
Theoretically, there should be no drug interactions, so please use it with confidence!

Potential Drug Interactions Between Cancer Medication and Cialis

Cancer Eradication Tablets Long-term use of cancer treatment medications, such as chemotherapy agents, in conjunction with sildenafil (commonly known as Viagra) may lead to potential drug interactions. It is important to consult a healthcare professional to evaluate the specific ...

Dr. Hou Fangmin Reply:
Hello: 1. After investigation, there are no drug interactions between Erbitux (cetuximab) and Viagra (sildenafil), but they should not be taken with grapefruit juice or cola. Co-administration with alcohol may increase the risk of hypotension. 2. Patients taking Viagra must n...

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