interaction

interaction /in·ter·ac·tion/ (in″ter-ak´shun) the quality, state, or process of (two or more things) acting on each other.

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drug interaction  the action of one drug upon the effectiveness or toxicity of another (or others).

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interaction,

n in traditional Chinese medicine, the restricting nature of the five elements (wood, fire, earth, metal, and water), which is considered to be a normal activity.

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interaction,

n according to Newton's law of interaction, the phenomenon in which every force is accompanied by an equal and opposite force. For every force there are two bodies–one to exert the force and one to receive it. Furthermore, whenever there is one force, another force must also be involved. If there is force to the right on one body, there is force to the left on another. Because the one force acts as long as the other, the impulses are equal. The total momentum of the two interacting bodies cannot change. Continuous interaction is demonstrated between the food that is masticated and the force applied to the food.

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interaction

1. the quality, state or process of (two or more things) acting on each other.

2. in statistical terms, the response to one factor at any particular level, which differs according to the level of the other factor.

3. see effect modifier.

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drug interaction

the action of one drug upon the effectiveness or toxicity of another (or others).

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interaction

Vox populi The reciprocal activities of 2 or more entities in a shared environment. See Adhesive interaction, Drug interaction, Hydrophobic interaction, Integrin-mediated adhesive interaction, Paracrine interaction, Social interaction, Statistical interaction, VA interaction.

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Patient discussion about interaction.

Q. Is there any possibility for drug interactions when bipolar drugs and herbal drugs are taken together. My mom is on lithium. Recently she tried some herbal treatment as it’s said to have no side effects. Is there any possibility for drug interactions when bipolar drugs and herbal drugs are taken together.

A. Herbal drug interacts with bipolar drugs and antidepressants. They interfere with different prescription drugs, which dysfunctions the treatment process. Sometimes these interactions speed up the treatment process. The severity of interactions depends upon the combination of drugs taken. These drug interactions may mimic the symptoms of disease. General symptoms include fatigue, constipation, and depression (which in case of bipolar will double), agitation. Some times they may work well in combination and no signs of drug interactions would be seen. I shall suggest you not to reoly on self-medication and take meds with your doctor’s consent.

Q. Can certain fruits/veggies make Ritalin less effective? I've heard this about oranges and lemons - is it true? How about other produce? How much does it weaken Ritalin? Will taking a higher dose resolve the problem? (I currently take 10mg morning and 10mg afternoon)

A. As far as I know, oranges and lemons don't affect Ritalin. However, taking the Ritalin with food may increase the amount of drug that actually get into your body, but it depends on the specific formulation (e.g. Concerta isn't affected by food). One that takes Ritalin should avoid alcoholic drinks, since it may cause decrease activity of the brain, and also should avoid herbs of several kinds (yohimbine and ephedra).

THIS IS ONLY A GENERAL ADVICE - I haven't seen you or checked you, so if you have any concerns than you should consult a doctor.