INTERACTION MEDICAMENTS ALIMENTS

Abstract

Indeed, our diet has become increasingly diverse, offering more choices than before. However, this variety can lead to interactions between food and medications. These interactions are not new, but their study has been recently developed. It is essential to consider that certain foods can affect the effectiveness and safety of treatment. Our cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted online with 304 individuals to assess the level of knowledge about food-drug interactions. In the medical literature, the interaction between grapefruit juice and certain medications is widely documented and recognized. However, according to our study, only 3% of the surveyed individuals seem to be aware of this interaction. Individuals tend to underestimate the importance of properly taking their medications in relation to meals, which can result in interactions between food and medications, as well as treatment inefficiency. Our study demonstrates that the population has limited knowledge about food-drug interactions. Therefore, it is crucial to raise awareness, particularly among healthcare professionals and the general public, in order to improve understanding and ensure the safe use of medications