You’re probably mindful of side effects ― stomach pains, headaches, lethargy ― that pop up in the first days or weeks after beginning a new medication. However, you might not realize drugs can actually cause new side effects months or years after starting a regimen, even if your body initially tolerated the medication quite well. Wolfe said a change in body fat may increase the likelihood of a medication reaction down the road. Alcohol can increase the side effects of certain medications, because the liver will metabolize it before the medication, leaving you with a higher concentration of medication in the body.”Alcohol can increase the side effects of certain medications, because the liver will metabolize it before the medication, leaving you with a higher concentration of medication in the body. If you have many medications in your personal regimen, you can also get a “comprehensive medication review with a pharmacist certified in Medication Therapy Management,” Wolfe said.

Source: Huffington Post July 23, 2018 18:11 UTC