Medication and Food (what not to mix)

Medication and Food (what not to mix)

1. Apple Juice and Allergy medication
I take Allegra and I can't drink acidic (orange/grapefruit) juice within 4 hours of taking one. I've read that mixing the two negates the Allegra! I ADORE grapefruit juice. I got by this by taking my pill at night before bed! Yes, I literally drink Grapefruit juice that often.

2. Limes and Cough Medicine
Something in acidic fruits like limes, grapefruits, and some oranges might block an enzyme that breaks down the cough suppressant Dextromethorphan (amount others! Statins included.)

3. Dairy products and antibiotics
(Fun fact: I'm allergic to Penacillien)
Some antibiotics, including Cipro, will bind to the calcium and iron in dairy products. When this happens it blocks the absorption of the antibiotics.

4. Chocolate and Ritalin
The stimulant in chocolate, Theobromine, combines with the Simulants in Ritalin medication can cause seizures. Caffeine is also a risk.

5. Smoked meat and antidepressants
If certain antidepressants (check with your doctor) are combined with the Amino acid Tyramine could cause dangerous spikes in blood pressure. You might have to steer clear of smoked salmon and summer sausage!

6. Vitamin k and Warfarin
Warfarin is a blood-thinner that prevents clotting. People who take this medication should regulate their intake of the vitamin k. Leafy greens, broccoli, and cinnamon all have large amounts of vitamin k in them. Combining these two could potentially cause liver damage.

7. Alcohol and acetaminophen
Our bodies use the same enzyme to break down alcohol as it does your tylenol. Make sure to leave 6 hours in-between imbibing and taking any acetaminophen (this includes cold medicines) Taking this two together can contribute to kidney and liver disease.