When people take medication what does it mean when they cannot be taken together? ?

[Cupcakesilver]

So let’s say two medications do not go together when taken at the same time, does this also mean if you take one pill in the morning and the other pill at night they can still interact? Please elaborate.

[Anonymous]

Some drugs may interfere w other medications when taken together. This is known as a drug to drug interaction. Meaning they could lessen the effectiveness of the drug, or it may increase the effectiveness, it could also cause unexpected side effects. The same can happen w certain foods. A lot of medications are contraindicated to not be taken w grapefruit or grapefruit juice. A person’s doctor should know these things, so they know what meds can or can’t be taken together. Even if they make a mistake, pharmacy does catch those mistakes as well. At least where I work.

[TommyMountainFigure]

Yes of course.. Medicines typically stay in the bloodstream for days. So when they say must not be taken with any other medication.. They mean for at least a few days, maybe even longer.

[TommyMountainFigure]

If in ANY doubt though, don't take them, but consult a pharmacist/ chemist.. They have the best understanding of matters like this.

[Anonymous]

I take one lot of medication first thing in the morning with my breakfast and the last lot of medication at night time before I go to bed. That’s how I prevent them from interacting with each other and I’ve been doing this for years.

[Opinion Owner]

Hopefully this helps a bit. It basically means do not take 2 separate medications at the one time. Chances are they are needing you to take one lot of medication in the morning and the 2nd lot at night.