Drug Interaction?

[Taybey]

My doctor has me on 600 mg of gemfibozil once a day before meals and simistation 40 mgs once a day.   I have high cholestrol and very high trycliderides.  I had a heart attack 10 years ago, Now my question is i read on the net these two meds should not be taken together.  Can i get your advice on this please.

[anstress]

Bedtime medications: Seroquel 25 mg, Lexapro 20 mg, Lithium 150 mg, Tylenol 500mg, Colace 100 mg, Senna 2 tabs, Flexeril 10mg. Family member is experiencing hallucinations. Is there a drug interaction here?

[anstress]

My 82 year old blind sister takes 13 different pills a day. She is having side effects that frighten her. Is there a pharmacist or web site that is available to see what interactions are causing her upset? She will not talk to her doctor because she cannot remember what he says and cannot see to write down his thoughts. Can you help me to help her? I live 600 miles from her and am house bound. C. Miller

[Alison L, RPh]

Unfortunately, I cannot tell you whether to stay on them or not. If your doctor's office is closed, they should have an answering service that could page the doctor for you.

[Taybey]

I cant reach anyone should i stay on them?  

[Sandra Y, RPh]

Concurrent use of gemfibrozil and statins may lead to renal failure and muscle disease.  When possible, avoid the combined use of them as the risk outweighs the benefits of being on both medications. You should call your doctor about this drug interaction.

[Taybey]

The same doctor perscribed these meds.  Should I still call him and see whats going on?  are all stations to be avoided with gemfizibol?

[Alison L, RPh]

Concurrent use of gemfibrozil and statin drugs such as simvastatin should be avoided.  Please discuss the possible risks vs. benefits of taking these 2 drugs with your physician.