More than 40% of U.S. adults 65 and older now take at least five prescription drugs daily, a practice known as polypharmacy.

Medically reviewed by Mary Choy, PharmD Key Takeaways Many drugs may interact, including monoamine oxidase inhibitors and alcohol.Buspirone can also interact with antidepressants and cause serotonin ...

WhiteSands Alcohol & Drug Rehab Clearwater has published a new evidence-based educational resource examining the clinical and safety risks associated with combining gabapentin and tramadol, two ...

Januvia (sitagliptin) is a prescription drug that’s used to treat type 2 diabetes. This drug can interact with other medications. For example, Januvia can interact with other diabetes medications and ...

In a recent study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine*, researchers compiled evidence-based recommendations in consultation with European and North American clinicians and pharmacologists for ...

Journavx has possible interactions with some other drugs, certain foods, and certain supplements. Examples include grapefruit and certain hormonal contraceptives. Talk with your doctor to avoid ...

Background: Failure to detect significant drug interactions may result in adverse outcomes. While proper screening and management of drug interactions can prevent the majority of adverse events, ...

The assessment of causation for a potential drug interaction requires thoughtful consideration of the properties of both the object and precipitant drugs, patient-specific factors, and the possible ...

Amlodipine can cause dangerously low blood pressure when taken with certain antibiotics, such as clarithromycin or erythromycin. Do not take pseudoephedrine with amlodipine because it could lead to ...

The concurrent use of herbal medicines alongside conventional pharmaceuticals has markedly increased, giving rise to significant herb-drug interactions that may alter drug efficacy and safety. These ...

Ibsrela (tenapanor) is a prescription oral tablet that treats irritable bowel syndrome with constipation in adults. The drug can interact with other medications and some supplements. For example, ...

Xifaxan (rifaximin) is a brand-name oral tablet prescribed for certain types of diarrhea and a liver-related brain condition. Xifaxan has interactions with some other drugs. Examples include warfarin ...