A seemingly harmless grapefruit could be the source of a life-threatening reaction to some prescription medications.
March is Pharmacist Awareness Month and those in this province are trying to create awareness about the harmful drug interactions between prescription or over the counter meds and even food.
Paul Blanchard of the provincial pharamacist’s association tells CHSJ News as many as 1 in 9 ER visits are the result of at-risk drug events.
He says it can be the abuse of a narcotic and it can also be the interaction of someone taking a medication and consuming foods like grapefruit.
To help spread the word on the 6000 dangerous combinations and 11,000 possible side effects, the Association are making available a new pamphlet outlining the most common drug interations.
It will be available in provincial pharmacies this month.
