B2 – Upper Intermediate
Most, if not all, of us have been exposed to one medication or another. There might have been cases where we have been prescribed more than one medication at a given time. It is important to know if these medications are safe to be taken together to prevent possible negative interactions from occurring.
With so many medications on the market, it is difficult to remember all possible drug interactions. Sometimes, some drug interactions are well-known, which is easy to remember, while others are rare. Whether rare or common, these interactions have to be checked by your health practitioners to see if it’s safe to consume some drugs, food, and supplements together.
Watch this video below to see how drug interactions affect our bodies.
Discussion Questions:
- What were your initial understandings and misconceptions about drug interactions before watching this video?
- Who are the most susceptible to drug interactions?
- What are some good and bad drug interactions that you know of?
- What usually happens upon drug prescription and dispensing?
- Do you feel that doctors and pharmacists educate patients properly on the medications they will be and are currently taking? Why or why not?
- Are you someone who takes supplements? What are some reasons why you’re taking them?
- Should apps be available for patients to track possible interactions? Why or why not?
- How do you personally make sure you’re taking your medications properly?