Which practice is NOT recommended when checking potential interactions between medicines?

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Evaluating potential drug interactions should be done using systematic, evidence-based checks rather than intuition. Opening AMH and the Interactions module, reviewing the severity, and following the recommendations ensures you access validated information about the interaction and know exactly what actions to take. Entering both medicines into the review lets the tool assess the combination accurately, considering mechanisms, dosing, timing, and patient-specific factors. Following the recommendations aligns your actions with current evidence and labeling guidance, such as dose adjustments, monitoring, or avoidance. Guessing based on intuition lacks the data-driven foundation needed here and can miss or misjudge interactions, potentially risking patient safety. Rely on the tool, evaluate the severity, and adhere to the guidance rather than relying on gut feeling.