Dangerous Drug Interactions How To Protect Yourself From Harmful Drug/Drug, Drug/Food, Drug/Vitamin Combinations

by Graedon, Joe , MS; Graedon, Teresa

• ISBN13: 9780312968267
• ISBN10: 0312968264
• Edition: Reprint
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1999-02-15
• Publisher: St. Martin's Paperbacks

Summary

What you don't know can hurt you! Every time you combine any kind of drug with another- prescription medicines, over-the-counter products, vitamins, minerals, herbs, alcohol, even food- you expose yourself to the risk of a potentially hazardous interaction. DANGEROUS DRUG INTERACTIONS can help you navigate the treacherous waters of medicine/vitamin/food combinations with confidence. This life-saving reference includes: * Over 200 easy-to-understand charts with information on medications for pain relief, allergies, asthma, arthritis, heart problems, depression, diabetes, contraception, ulcers, and much more * Detailed descriptions of the symptoms of dangerous interactions * Specific concerns for women, children, and older adults * Vital information on Viagra, Propulsid, Lanoxin, Vasotec, Adalat, Prozac, Mevacor, Zocor, Lipitor, Tagamet, Coumadin, Dilantin, Prilosec, Synthroid, Procardia, and scores of other commonly prescribed medicines

Author Biography

Joe and Teresa Graedon are America's most trusted health-care authorities. Their nine books, including the best selling The People's Pharmacy, have combined sales of more than 3 million copies. Their thrice-weekly newspaper column appears in 100+ newspapers, and their weekly radio talk show is heard on over 500 stations worldwide. They live in Durham, North Carolina.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	p. xiii
Foreword	p. xv
Introduction	p. 1
Types of Drug Interactions	p. 3
Additive Interactions	p. 4
Antagonistic Interactions	p. 4
Unpredictable Interactions	p. 6
Protecting Yourself from Drug Interactions	p. 10
References	p. 13
How to Use This Book	p. 14
How to Read the Guides to Dangerous Drug Interactions	p. 15
How Not to Use This Book	p. 17
Lethal Drug/Drug Combinations	p. 21
Antidepressant (MAO Inhibitor) Hazards	p. 23
Digitalis Dangers	p. 27
Diuretic Dangers	p. 29
Arthritis Drug Interactions	p. 32
Anticoagulants	p. 33
Methotrexate	p. 34
Lithium	p. 35
Be Vigilant	p. 35
Hazardous Drug Interactions (table)	p. 37
References	p. 49
Eat, Drink, and Be Wary! Food/Drug Interactions	p. 51
Hidden Hazards of Grapefruit Juice	p. 51
Liabilities of Licorice	p. 55
Treacherous Tyramine: The Cheese Effect	p. 57
Foods That May Interact with MAO Inhibitors (table)	p. 59
Hazards of Healthy Foods	p. 61
Salt Substitutes	p. 62
Overdosing on Oatmeal	p. 63
Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, and Blood Clots	p. 64
When Milk Does a Body Harm	p. 65
Coffee Complaints	p. 66
Food and Asthma Medications	p. 68
Pudding and Dilantin	p. 69
Which Medicines to Take with Food--or Without Food	p. 70
Food and Drug Compatibility (table)	p. 73
References	p. 92
Drug/Vitamin and Drug/Mineral Interactions	p. 95
How Drugs Affect Nutrition	p. 96
How Supplements Affect Drugs	p. 99
Mineral Supplements and Tetracycline	p. 99
B Vitamin Supplements and Anticonvulsants	p. 101
Vitamins E and K and Coumadin	p. 102
Potentially Dangerous Nutrient/Nutrient
Interactions	p. 104
Potassium and Vitamin B[subscript 12]	p. 104
Beta Carotene, Vitamin E, and Alcohol	p. 104
Drug/Nutrient Interactions	p. 105
Drug/Nutrient Interactions (table)	p. 106
References	p. 125
Prescription Drug/Over-the-Counter Drug Interactions	p. 127
Lethal Prescription Drug/OTC Drug Interactions	p. 128
OTC Drugs That Don't Mix with MAO Inhibitors (table)	p. 129
Laxatives, Diuretics, and Digoxin	p. 131
Antacids, Pepto-Bismol, and Broad-Spectrum Antibiotics	p. 134
Antacids That Affect Antibiotics (table)	p. 136
Activated Charcoal (the Gas-Busters)	p. 137
Drugs Affected by Activated Charcoal (table)	p. 138
Antihistamines	p. 138
Pain Relievers	p. 140
Aspirin Versus Capoten and Vasotec	p. 140
Drugs That Interact with Aspirin (table)	p. 143
Drugs That Interact with Acetaminophen (table)	p. 149
Caffeine	p. 153
Herbal Remedies	p. 154
Guarana	p. 155
Licorice	p. 155
Garlic	p. 156
Glucomannan	p. 156
Goldenseal	p. 157
Feverfew	p. 157
Ubiquinone (Coenzyme Q[subscript 10])	p. 158
Chamomile	p. 158
Yohimbine	p. 159
Valerian	p. 159
Conclusion	p. 160
References	p. 161
Drug Interactions That Affect Women, Children, and Older People	p. 163
Drug Interactions That Affect Women	p. 163
Birth Control Pills	p. 164
The Effect of Barbiturates on Birth Control Pills	p. 165
The Effect of Antibiotics on Birth Control Pills	p. 167
The Effect of Anticonvulsants on Birth Control Pills	p. 168
The Effect of Antifungals and TB Medicines on Birth Control Pills	p. 170
The Effect of Vitamin C on Birth Control Pills	p. 171
The Effect of Birth Control Pills on Anxiety Drugs and Antidepressants	p. 172
The Effect of Birth Control Pills on Asthma Medicine	p. 173
The Effect of Birth Control Pills on Caffeine	p. 173
The Effect of Smoking on Birth Control Pills	p. 174
Drug Interactions That Affect Children	p. 174
Cold and Cough Remedies	p. 175
Antibiotics	p. 176
Ritalin (methylphenidate)	p. 177
How to Protect Your Children from Drug Interactions	p. 179
Drug Interactions That Affect Older People	p. 180
References	p. 182
Drug/Alcohol Interactions	p. 184
Ulcer Drug/Alcohol Interactions	p. 185
Verapamil (Calan, Isoptin, Verelan)/Alcohol Interactions	p. 188
Beta Carotene/Alcohol Interactions	p. 188
Conclusion	p. 189
Drug/Alcohol Interactions (table)	p. 190
Medicines Containing Alcohol (table)	p. 203
References	p. 204
Guides to Dangerous Drug Interactions	p. 206
Afterword	p. 431
About the Authors	p. 449
Index	p. 453
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