Don't swallow your Pills with......
February 22nd 2007 18:43
You may be tempted to take your daily pills with a sip of juice, coffee, even a beer. Pharmacists explains why water is a safer bet:
Grapefruit Juice: It may inhibit enzymes that help metabolize certain pills, including some heart drugs, antidepressants and antifungal. That can make them ;less effect and worsen side effects.
Coffee, tea cola. Consuming caffeine regularly while using certain asthma drugs may increase side effects. Caffeine can irritate the stomach, so avoid with nonsteroidal anti inflammatory drugs such as aspirin or ibuprofen.
Milk. Calcium prevents absorption of some antibiotics.
Alcohol You risk liver damage if you drink regularly and use paracetamol. Alcohol can diminish the effects of antidepressants and worsen side effects of other drugs.
Fibre drinks. Fibre from unstrained fruit or vegetable juices, can bind with many drugs and decrease their effectiveness.
Grapefruit Juice: It may inhibit enzymes that help metabolize certain pills, including some heart drugs, antidepressants and antifungal. That can make them ;less effect and worsen side effects.
Coffee, tea cola. Consuming caffeine regularly while using certain asthma drugs may increase side effects. Caffeine can irritate the stomach, so avoid with nonsteroidal anti inflammatory drugs such as aspirin or ibuprofen.
Milk. Calcium prevents absorption of some antibiotics.
Alcohol You risk liver damage if you drink regularly and use paracetamol. Alcohol can diminish the effects of antidepressants and worsen side effects of other drugs.
Fibre drinks. Fibre from unstrained fruit or vegetable juices, can bind with many drugs and decrease their effectiveness.
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