Céline Valéry: The dangers of mixing drugs

The dangers of mixing drugs

Which of the following is risky behavior: a person taking cholesterol medicine with grapefruit juice? Or a person taking Acetaminophen before going out for drinks? Or a person on blood thinners who takes an aspirin? Turns out, all of them are risky. Each has inadvertently created a drug interaction that could lead to serious complications. Céline Valéry describes the dangers of mixing substances. [Directed by Cabong Studios, narrated by Susan Zimmerman, music by Matheus Wittmann].

Mixing common medications with foods or other substances can unintentionally cause harm, such as kidney failure, liver damage, or internal bleeding. Even something as simple as taking cholesterol medication with grapefruit juice or acetaminophen before drinking alcohol can be risky. Interactions often change how drugs are absorbed or metabolized, sometimes amplifying toxic effects. Science is advancing, with AI and supercomputers now predicting and tracking potential dangers before they reach the public.