In a message dated 9/27/98 3:43:59 PM Central Daylight Time, [log in to unmask] writes: << In fact, how could ANY lay-person know - no matter HOW PD-knowledgeable they are - keep track of all the contra-indicated drugs, when their doctor and pharmacist are unable to track that type of drug and disseminate the information to the patient??? >> Barb, I have never done this and I don't know how often it happens, but I have heard that the Wash U (in St Louis) College of Pharmacology has a reputation of delighting to find drug interactions that physicians have missed. Try your local College of Pharmacology. The worst thing that could happen is they just say no-or maybe charge you? The major problem, of course, is finding the time to do so-- especially when your pills are fouled up. Regards, WHH