This page is dedicated to over the counter drugs and their interactions- what drugs to avoid taking with others.
OVER THE COUNTER DRUG INTERACTIONS:
Drug: Antacid- to treat heartburn.
Interaction warning: Don't take without your doctor's permission if you have kidney disease
Drug: antihistamine- to treat allergies and colds
Interaction warning: Don't use if you take a prescription medication for high blood pressure or depression. Don't take with alcohol, sedatives or tranquilizers. Don't take unless you're under a doctor's supervision if you have heart disease, thyroid disease, asthma or difficulty breathing.
Drug: dextromethorphan- to treat coughs and colds.
Interaction warning: Don't take without your doctor's permission if you take a momomine oxidase inhibitor.
Drug: Salicylate- to treat pain.
Interaction warning: Don't use if you take a prescription blood thinner or if you have diabetes, gout or arthritis
Drug: nasal degongestant- to treat colds and congestion.
Interaction warning: Don't take without your doctor's permission if you take a prescription drug for high blood pressure, or if you have heart disease, thyroid disease, diabetes or an enlarged prostate.
Drug: Laxative- to treat constipation.
Interaction warning: Don't take if you have abdominal pain, feel nauseous or are vomiting
Drug: Sleep aid- to treat insomnia.
Interaction warning: Don't take without your doctor's permission if you take sedatives or tranquilizers, or if you suffer from asthma, glaucoma, chronic pulmonary, disease or shortness of breath. Avoid alcoholic beverages.