Drug Interactions

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If you are already taking medications, be sure to read this section! The manufacturer lists clinically significant drug interactions with other medicines, drug classes, or foods. Each insert may:

• provide specific practical instructions for preventing or managing drug interactions such as dosage modification, avoiding concomitant use, or additional/increased frequency of monitoring
• list clinical effects of increased risks of adverse reactions or decreased effectiveness
• describe how certain drugs might interact

For example, here is the drug interactions section on the Adderall manufacturer insert:

To make sure you are aware of any possible drug interactions, keep a log of all medications you are taking. This will help you identify if there are any interactions that apply to your specific situation.