Pharmacists warn mixing dietary supplements and prescription medication can be life threatening.
This week the U.S. Food and Drug Administration released a consumer update warning against the potential danger of mixing supplements and pharmaceuticals.
Curtis Haas, URMC Director of Pharmacy, explained it’s important to ask about any interactions.
“I think it's important, before starting certain supplements to just speak to the pharmacist or your physician or other provider about any potential interactions between some of the supplements and the drugs that you might be taking,” said Haas.
Dietary supplements are not regulated in the same manner as prescription medications, and Dr. Haas said they are not required to carry the same warnings on their labels.