When we have any illness, we go to the doctor to get checked and take the medicines given by him so that we can get well soon. But during this time, it is also important to get information from the doctor about what things one should avoid while taking medicines. Yes, what you eat and drink can also affect your medicines. Some food items reduce the effect of medicines. In such a situation, it is important to take precautions related to food and drink while taking medicines. Today in this episode, we are going to tell you about some things whose consumption can reduce the effect of the medicines you are taking. Let us know...
Do not eat sour fruits
Citrus fruit changes the way certain cells in your stomach take in and carry medicines throughout your body – this may affect more than 50 medicines. Consuming them along with medicine can also cause allergy.
Muleti
Some people use liquorice as an herbal remedy for digestion. Glycyrrhizin found in it reduces the effect of some medicines including cyclosporine. Apart from this, if you are taking any medicine for a transplant then also do not consume licorice.
Milk
This dairy product may make it harder for your body to process certain antibiotics. Along with the protein casein, milk also contains minerals like calcium and magnesium, which do not allow antibiotics to remain in the body.
Dark chocolate
Dark chocolate may weaken the effects of medications designed to calm you or make you sleep, such as zolpidem tartrate (Ambien). Eating dark chocolate produces methylphenidate in the body which excites the body. If you eat dark chocolate immediately after taking medicines, it can make your blood pressure dangerously high.
Anti-epileptic drugs
These medicines reduce epileptic seizures but if you are taking any contraceptive pill then do not take these medicines. According to studies, anti-epileptic drugs reduce the ability of drugs to prevent pregnancy and can also cause many side effects.
Iron supplements
It may reduce the effects of levothyroxine (Synthroid), a medicine that balances your thyroid hormones. If you take this medicine and a multivitamin, check whether the vitamin contains iron.
Liquor
This makes some medications less effective or even useless, including some blood pressure and heart medications. Do not forget to consume it along with medicine. Many dangerous side effects of alcohol can occur when mixed with certain ingredients of medicines.
Vitamin K
Be careful about your vitamin K intake if you take medications that prevent blood clots. It can thin your blood, reduce the effectiveness of your medications, and increase your risk of blood clots. Vitamin K is found highest in broccoli, Brussels sprouts, kale, and spinach. Eat less of these things along with your medicines.
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