Over the past decade pharmacies have attempted to educate the public on the dangers of prescription drug interactions. The interaction of prescription drugs can be extremely dangerous to health. Many people are becoming more aware of this fact and are averting potential health risks.

What most people fail to realize is that herbs and herbal remedies are where many of the prescriptions drugs originated. They have effects on the body some of which are profound. They also interact with non-prescription and prescription drugs and the interactions need to be investigated prior to beginning a course of herbs.

Food Drug Interaction

Many foods can interact with medication and should be kept in mind for their healing properties. Although the reactions can be moderate over time, the build-up of certain foods can have an effect on the medications being taken.