Tag: drug interaction

Omeprazole and Clopidogrel: What You Need to Know About CYP2C19 Interaction

Omeprazole can reduce clopidogrel’s effectiveness by blocking the CYP2C19 enzyme needed to activate it. Learn which PPIs are safe, which to avoid, and what genetic factors increase your risk of clotting.

Levodopa and Antipsychotics: How Opposing Dopamine Effects Worsen Symptoms

Levodopa and antipsychotics have opposing effects on dopamine, making their combined use dangerous. Learn how this interaction worsens Parkinson’s symptoms and psychosis-and what newer treatments are doing to fix it.