Right Pill, Wrong FOOD

                  We're used to being told never to combine alcohol with prescription pills, but swigging them down with glass of say, grapefruit juice, can be even more dangerous.

                 Doctors were already aware that the citrus fruit can interact with some drugs, but a new Canadian study shows the potential for problems is greater than previously thought.And its not just grapefruit.

                  Everything from too much spinach to a glass of milk can affect how medications work, and even turn them harmful.

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STRONG COFFEE
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Bronchodilators ( including drugs used to treat wheeziness and asthma)

          Bronchodilators used alongside lots of caffeine - for example strong coffee -- can increase the chance of side-effects, such as feeling jittery and nervous or having a rapid heart beat. The drugs taken in pill or liquid from rather than inhalers and you're more likely to be affected if you don't normally drink much coffee and then suddenly consume a lot.

Remember : Energy drinks and cola are other rich sources of caffeine.

DAIRY PRODUCTS
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Tetracycline and quinolone antibiotics.

           Some mineral, particularly calcium in milk, can interfere with how these types of antibiotics are absorbed. Avoid milk, cheese,yogurt or ice-cream one hour before or two hours after you take these antibiotics.

Remember : Avoid calcium fortified orange juice and soya milk, too

 

BANANA
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Blood Pressure - lowering ACE inhibitor drugs.

          Too many potassium rich foods, like Bananas, can be harmful if you are taking ACE inhibitors, because the drugs already cause levels of potassium in the blood to be artificially raised. Though it's vital for health, too much potassium can cause an irregular heart beats and heart palpitation.

Banana

Remember: Many food high in potassium, you'll need to watch your consumption of orange and salt substitutes.

LEAFY GREENS
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Anticoagulants


             Green veggies are one of the best sources of vitamin K, but this vitamin can encourage blood clotting, working against drugs that thin your blood.
That's not an excuse to skip your greens. Doctors will match the does of drug to the quantity of vitamin K you consume. It's best to eat moderate amounts of greens consistently.

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Remember : Liver also contains high amounts of vitamin K

GRAPEFRUIT
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Up to 85 different drugs , some blood pressure drugs, psychiatric drugs, and Viagra

               Grapefruit contains active ingredients called furanocoumarins, which inhibit an enzyme in the intestines from doing its job of detoxifying drugs. It means some medications can rise to dangerously high levels in the body with life-threatening consequences. 

REMEMBER : Avoid limes, pomelos and Seville oranges, too

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