Over-the-counter medicines, including products picked up at a neighborhood pharmacy, can interact with prescription drugs in ways patients may not expect. Doctors advise bringing a full list of all medications, including nonprescription products, to every appointment.
Handling one long-term health condition is difficult enough. Managing several conditions, each with its own prescription, is something millions of older Americans do every day, often without a clear understanding of how the drugs may affect one another.
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