Pharmacists are extremely knowledgeable about pharmacology and drug side effects. A pharmacist can help recommend medications and monitor your health for potentially harmful interactions.

Over-the-counter medications often cause drowsiness. Proper dosing schedules can help to reduce daytime drowsiness. If a medication is causing drowsiness, you should avoid driving or operating machinery while taking it.

Yes. There are many medications which can impair memory or cause brain fog. Such side effects tend to have a greater impact on the elderly.

Many medications are diuretics, which work to remove fluid from the body, increasing urination. Additionally, many medications have diarrhea as a side effect.

Yes. It is extremely important to follow the dosing schedule for your medications. Be sure to take it at the same time everyday as recommended by your doctor and avoid missing doses.

Though there is some debate when it comes to expiration dates, in general, you want to be cautious, particularly if you are elderly. The effects will vary by medication. If you are unsure, check with your doctor. They will be able to tell you how medicinal expiration may affect your specific medication.

Be sure to store medicines in a cool, dry place away from children and pets. If you have multiple medications, you should also make sure to not mix them up.

Most food and drug interactions involve either grapefruit or vitamin K-rich foods. Grapefruit can slow the metabolism of a medication while vitamin K may affect blood-thinners. Check with your pharmacist to see if your medications have any food interactions.