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A Richardson compounding pharmacist is familiar with all types of drugs and medications. If your doctor wants you to take a special drug that is not available, it can be created in the pharmacy for you. However, pharmacists are also there with valuable advice on other products in the pharmacy, and this advice can be priceless.

One must be very careful when purchasing over the counter or OTC drugs, as many of them react with certain medications. For instance, if you have a heart or circulatory condition you may need to take a blood thinning prescription. Even products as simple as aspirin can interact with these medications. This can cause one to have serious bleeding or bruising problems.

Maybe you need to take medication to keep your blood pressure under control. You need to understand all possible interactions of your medications. Some supplements for dieting can greatly increase pulse and blood pressure and these can be dangerous for those taking hypertensive drugs.

You should avoid supplements with drugs taken for the same kinds of conditions. For example, when one takes a SSRI drug for depression, one should not take St. John's Wort, SAMe, or similar herbal medications. This could cause serious physical or psychological problems. Also, sedatives like Valerian should not be taken with prescription sedative drugs.

Some vitamins and minerals may react with certain medications. For instance, calcium is best avoided when taking some of the most popular antibiotics on the market today. In addition, if you are taking thyroid medication you may need to stay away from supplements that contain calcium.

Any time you are uncertain about an over the counter product, ask your Richardson compounding pharmacist. Experienced pharmacists understand all about the action of drugs in the system. They can tell you if you should avoid certain things, especially if you take prescription drugs. Never take any chances, as some interactions could injure or kill you.