Alcohol can also make some medications useless, while making others toxic. To err on the safe side, use only one product at a time. The only answer that comes close to a guarantee is to carry them in their original container. Yes, it is generally okay to mix pills in the same container. *Amazon and the Amazon logo are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. endstream
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This can pose a significant danger if there is a suspected overdose or other medical emergency. Follow these simple steps before trashing medicines that are not on the flush list at home. Be careful when storing meds and supplements together Have you considered whether there is any danger in mixing medications and dietary supplements? TravelPander.Com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. This will help you to avoid mixing them up. Many medicines, because of their ingredients or design, cannot be split safely. Along with, There are many drugs that you shouldnt take together because it could cause side effects or an overdose. Storing your medicines: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia WebMD does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Check the expiration date of Taking two or more drugs that contain the same active ingredient can lead to side effects or even an overdose. Kevin Schulman, MD, professor of medicine and business administration, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, N.C. Stafford R.S and Radley D.C. American Journal of Managed Care, August 2002; vol 8: pp 706-712. To throw away medicine in the trash, first mix your medicine with something that ruins it, such as coffee grounds or kitty litter. Owing to the volume of mail, personal replies cannot be provided. If the pills are contained in plastic pill bottles or metallic objects, this is not a problem. "And that cost is pretty much the same no matter how much of the active ingredient is used.". Accidental exposure to medicine in the home is a major source of unintentional poisonings. As someone who takes multiple pills a day, I know it can be annoying to have to carry around a bunch of different containers. The Journal of the American Medical Association, Feb. 28, 2007; vol 297: pp 868-870. The answer is maybe. Splitting the wrong sort of pills isn't the only risk.