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Are You Guarding Against Drug Interactions?

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This is actually a food, but there are some compounds in grapefruit juice which can interfere with the body's ability to eliminate certain medications, and that could lead to an increase in the amount of those medications in your body, and perhaps lead to an adverse effect.

ANNOUNCER: And finally, doctors and pharmacists say there's one more way to keep from harms way when it comes to medications:

JOHN HORN, PharmD: Don't be afraid to ask questions. I think that's really important, that patients understand why they're taking medications and what the more common side effects might be from their medication.

ANNOUNCER: At the pharmacy, on drug store shelves, and at the health food store, consumers face many choices when it comes to products they feel may help keep them well. But keeping track of what you put in your body, and being mindful of how these chemicals may interact, is a key to drug safety.