Grapefruit and Drug Interactions

Grapefruit and Drug Interactions

Are you one of the many people who count grapefruit as one of your favorite fruits or juices? If so, you may have been disappointed if you were told to avoid it because of a medication. It’s even worse if you learn you’ll need to take that medication for the rest of your life. Avoiding one of your favorite fruits forever is a big ask. I was prompted to write

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Improving Doctor-Patient Communication

Improving Doctor-Patient Communication

As a pharmacist, I love helping my patients understand more about how their medications work, how they improve health, and which ones might not be needed anymore. While every patient brings different questions and health concerns to our discussion, there are some common themes. One of the most common concerns I hear from my patients is an inability to communicate effectively with their healthcare providers. (While providers can be doctors,

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