As you may or may not be aware, Adderall and vitamin C can interact with each other. The primary issue for this drug interaction involves an alteration of Adderall’s gastrointestinal absorption. Having a more acidic gut environment can reduce the absorption of...
I recently did a podcast on atorvastatin and thought it might be helpful to share the most common atorvastatin drug interactions that I see in clinical practice. So here it goes… Grapefruit juice and atorvastatin is an interaction that I think about. There...
Oral contraceptives are the most commonly used contraceptive method in the United States. We are often asked about efficacy, missed pills, and return to fertility; however, it’s important to keep drug interactions in mind, too. Below is a non-exhaustive list of...
The anticholinergic potassium interaction is noted on many databases as a serious interaction. Potassium supplements have been shown to cause irritation if left in contact with the GI tract for too long. Anticholinergic drugs may cause GI transit to slow down, which...
In today’s case, I will discuss the fluconazole alprazolam interaction. Here’s the case! A 56-year-old female has a history of bipolar disorder, anxiety, panic disorder, chronic back pain, and recurrent vaginal candidiasis. Her most recent issue is that...
The following case demonstrates the terbinafine amitriptyline interaction as well as another interaction you should be aware of! JS is a 63-year-old female. Past medical history includes hypertension, CHF, ASCVD, recent fungal infection, depression, insomnia, breast...
