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(Message started by: miker6565 on Jan 17^th, 2007, 10:00pm)

Title: Link to a drug/herb/food interaction checker
Post by miker6565 on Jan 17^th, 2007, 10:00pm

http://www.drugdigest.org/DD/Interaction/ChooseDrugs/1,4109,,00.html

Good site to check interactions just pick the 2 u want to check from the left box and check interations

**if ever in doubt call a pharmasist***

Title: Re: Link to a drug/herb/food interaction checker
Post by froggy on Jan 17^th, 2007, 10:29pm

Mike,

The link you suggested is going to come in very handy. We're always calling our pharmacist about interactions.
Thanks

Title: Re: Link to a drug/herb/food interaction che
Post by gonz2112 on Jan 18^th, 2007, 12:23am

Thank you! I had found that site and used it, but forgot to bookmark it and couldn't find it again.

It's always best to check with your doc before trying new things, but it's a great resource.

Mark

Title: Re: Link to a drug/herb/food interaction checker
Post by Karla on Jan 18^th, 2007, 9:11am

I typed in at least three known drug interactions and it didn't catch it. One for example is zyprexa (or any known antiphycotic) and melatonin. Another was the fentanyl patch and alcohol (duh and yes I had the drug and alcohol box checked). Another was antiphycotics and imitrex(can cause seritonin uptake syndrome). I guess I will rely on my pharmacist and drs.

Title: Re: Link to a drug/herb/food interaction checker
Post by kcopelin on Jan 18^th, 2007, 9:24am

I checked Zomig and Celexa-got a warning about excess serotonin reaction. Good resource, never a bad idea to get a second opinion.
PFDAN y'all
kathy

Title: Re: Link to a drug/herb/food interaction che
Post by eddie on Jan 19^th, 2007, 1:08pm

Quote:

One for example is zyprexa

it is listed as olanzapine
eddie

Title: Re: Link to a drug/herb/food interaction checker
Post by miker6565 on Jan 19^th, 2007, 1:43pm

The only thing i found on zyprexa and melatonin,,was excessive drowsiness,,I have used zyprexa with some relief,,
The link, I used before ,when i was adding herbal suppliments to my regimen while using meds
since herbs arent regulated the dr or pharmisist doesnt know your on them unless you tell them
It is just a guide only...
Always tell your dr and pharmisist about any over the counter substinses you might be trying
or any meds you may have gotten as samples or from a differnt pharmacy
Most (not all) pharmecy's have an interaction checker...
Peace always, mike