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Drug interactions

Prescription drugs can interact with other medications and foods. Learn more about how to avoid drug interactions.

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Dexilant and Alcohol
Jan 18, 2023
Drugs

Dexilant and alcohol: can they be mixed together?

Alcohol can cause drug interactions when taken along with certain medications. Drinking alcohol can also worsen the...

Basaglar side effects
Dec 5, 2022
Drugs

Basaglar side effects and how to avoid them

Basaglar is a brand-name insulin product manufactured by Eli Lilly and Company. It is classified as a biological me...

Alternatives to Breo Ellipta
Nov 14, 2022
Drugs

Alternatives to Breo Ellipta: which other asthma medications can I take?

Breo Ellipta is an FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) approved medication manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline (GSK...

Otezla side effects
Oct 13, 2022
Drugs

Otezla side effects and how to avoid them

Otezla is a brand-name medication manufactured by Amgen Inc. It is used to treat moderate to severe plaque psoriasi...

Food to avoid with metformin
Oct 11, 2022
Drugs

What foods to avoid while taking metformin

There are no specific foods that you need to avoid while taking metformin. However, you are recommended to watch wh...

Foods to avoid when taking Victoza
Jul 4, 2022
Drugs

What foods to avoid while on Victoza

Victoza (liraglutide) is an injectable medicine that is used to lower blood sugar levels in adults and children (1...

Foods to avoid while taking Xifaxan
Jun 19, 2022
Drugs

What foods to avoid while taking Xifaxan

Xifaxan is an antibacterial prescription drug recommended by the American College of Gastroenterology. It’s the m...

Foods to avoid while on Saxenda
Jun 2, 2022
Drugs

What foods to avoid while on Saxenda

Saxenda is a once-daily injectable medication used to treat people who are overweight or obese with other weight-re...

foods to avoid with Creon
Jun 2, 2022
Drugs

What foods to avoid when taking Creon

Creon is a prescription medication used to manage Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency (EPI). You may need to make cha...

Foods to avoid with Trulicity
Jun 2, 2022
Drugs

What foods to avoid with Trulicity

Trulicity is a prescription medication used to treat type 2 diabetes. While there are no specific foods that must b...

What foods to avoid while on Eliquis
May 29, 2022
Drugs

What foods to avoid while on Eliquis

Eliquis is an anticoagulant medication used to prevent and treat blood clots. It is important to avoid foods such a...

Ozempic foods to avoid
May 29, 2022
Drugs

What foods to avoid while taking Ozempic

Ozempic is a medication used to treat type 2 diabetes and consuming some types of foods may contribute to raising y...