Bill’s concern about drug interactions is well founded. The potential for drug interaction is extensive. The more medications a person takes, the higher the risk for drug interaction. As Bill points out, this is a special concern for seniors and family caregivers.
It makes sense to use the same pharmacy to fill all or your prescriptions. At least if you use the same pharmacy, it is possible to ask the pharmacist about your concerns with drug interactions. After all, the pharmacist is the drug expert, not your doctor.
It is a good practice to carry a list of all of the medications you are taking, including over the counter meds, with you to the pharmacy and show it to the pharmacist when you pick up your prescription. At the very least, get in the …
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