How Prescription Drugs Interact Against Each Other, Food, Alcohol, Supplements, and Your Body

By Alan G. Bayham, RPh, MAOM, AVP, Medical Affairs, Ochsner Health Plan

Are you aware that some prescribed medications do not work well with others? In fact, there are many over-the-counter medications and supplements that might negate the effectiveness of prescribed drugs. Even some food and drink like fruit juices, diary products and green leafy vegetables might have a negative impact on the drugs that were prescribed by your physician to treat your medical condition. In fact, grapefruit and its juice alone can interact with more than 80 different medicines