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Lifestyle-Drug Interaction

Meaning

A lifestyle-drug interaction describes the phenomenon where a patient’s daily habits—including dietary patterns, physical activity level, sleep quality, or stress load—significantly alter the pharmacokinetics or pharmacodynamics of a prescribed medication. This interaction can either enhance or diminish the therapeutic effect of the drug, or conversely, exacerbate its side effects, leading to suboptimal clinical outcomes. Recognizing these patient-specific variables is essential for precise therapeutic management and personalized dosing.