Allergy to certain foods with medicines

• April 29, 2024

Sometimes certain ingredients in your medication They do not mix well with the food you eat, which prevents your medication from working properly.

The medicines They are designed to treat or cure health problems. There are medicines that are recommended to take with food. However, there are some that do not mix well with certain types of foods. These medicines they go from the antidepressants , to the antacids , or those that contain iron Y vitamins .

For example, antidepressants They are dangerous when mixed with certain types of cheeses, red wine, beer or drinks containing Thiamin . The effectiveness of penicillin and other antibiotics decreases when mixed with acidic fruit juices.

The products dairy products can diminish the effect of tetracycline . Taking into account other individual factors such as general health, age, sex and dosage, can influence the negative effects of diet and reaction to certain drugs.

Other useful tips

• Avoid mixing the medicine in drinks or taking your capsules separately, unless your doctor tells you, because these changes can modify the effect of the medication.

• Do not ignore the precautions and warnings printed on the labels.

• Take the medicine with a glass of water.

• When you consume any drug, do not consume alcohol .

• Hot beverages can destroy the effectiveness of the drug . Therefore, avoid combining medications with hot drinks.

Take it into account

Medications do not only react negatively to foods and beverages. Some may also cause negative drug interactions or they may nullify or change their effects.

This can lead to an accidental overdose, which can be fatal. Be sure to tell your doctor about the medication you are currently taking.

Remember that when you feel that something is not right and your body reacts differently to medication, food or drinks, you should ask for help.

Video Medicine: Food Allergy Center at Michigan Medicine (April 2024).