Insights from The Orlando Senior Help Desk: Drug Interactions

Most seniors take multiple medications prescribed by many doctors. This is one reason why caregivers need to be aware of the potential for drug interactions. Interactions occur when medications don’t work in tandem with one another. The drugs meant to help you can work adversely to affect your loved one’s health.

Prescription and over the counter medications should also be considered when looking at drug interactions. Herbal remedies and food interactions can be a source of concern as well.

Medication-Medication Interactions:

Drug interactions are often a concern for people since as they age,...