February 8, 2017: SafeMedicationUse.ca Newsletter - Some Medications Don't Mix
Medications are supposed to make you better. However, when certain medications are taken together, serious side effects may occur. When this happens, it's called a drug interaction. The seriousness of the side effects from a drug interaction depends on the medications involved. Some drug interactions can even cause death if they are not caught quickly. SafeMedicationUse.ca received a report of an incident involving an elderly consumer. The consumer had noticed some changes in her mental and physical health. A medication review showed that the consumer was taking 2 medications that may cause side effects when used together: citalopram (an antidepressant) and tramadol (a pain reliever). Read more ...• Tips for Practitioners
