Concomitant medications

Concomitant medications are medicines that a patient takes at the same time as another treatment. This could include prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications, or supplements. It's important for healthcare providers to know about all concomitant medications because they can interact, potentially affecting how well the treatments work or increasing the risk of side effects. For example, one medication might diminish the effectiveness of another or cause unwanted reactions when taken together. Proper communication about all medications helps ensure safe and effective treatment.