Prescriptions & Over-the-Counter Drugs

Here are hundreds of reliable, authoritiative, and easy-to-understand answers to questions about using prescirption and over-the-counter drugs safely and effectively.

• can you take this prescription drug along with other medications that you're using
• is it okay to have an alcoholic drink while you're taking this medicine
• can vitamins and herbs interact with drugs in a dangerous way?
• can soft contact lenses become permanently discoloured if you take certain drugs
• how many times can you use a respiratory inhalant in a 24-hour period?
• when is the best time to take diuretics?
• do the new flu drugs really shorten bouts of the flu - and the misery that goes with it?
• should milk and milk products be avoided when taking certain antacids?
• is it true that using some nasal decongestants for more than three days leads to rebound congestions?
• can some medications make estrogen-based oral contraceptives ineffective?