What not to eat while taking medicine
During the period of taking the medicine, improper diet may affect the efficacy of the medicine and even cause adverse reactions. Understanding which foods are incompatible with medications is an important part of ensuring medication safety. The following is a compilation of content related to "taboo foods while taking medicine" that has been hotly discussed on the Internet in the past 10 days for your reference.
1. Comparison table of common drugs and taboo foods
| drug type | taboo foods | adverse reactions |
|---|---|---|
| Antibiotics (such as cephalosporins) | Alcohol, dairy products | Reduce drug efficacy or cause disulfiram-like reactions |
| antihypertensive drugs | Grapefruit, banana | Sudden drop or rise in blood pressure |
| Anticoagulants (warfarin) | Spinach, animal liver | Affect coagulation function |
| thyroid medication | Soy products, high fiber foods | hinder drug absorption |
| Antipyretic and analgesic (ibuprofen) | coffee, spicy food | Aggravate gastrointestinal irritation |
2. Medication contraindications for special groups of people
1.Medication for children: Avoid taking it with honey (some cough medicines contain benzyl alcohol). Honey-containing medicines are prohibited for infants under 1 year old.
2.Medication for pregnant women: Vitamin supplements should not be taken with tea/coffee as it affects iron absorption; calcium tablets should not be taken with high oxalate foods (spinach).
3.Medication for the Elderly: It is forbidden to drink alcohol while taking anti-diabetic drugs, as it may cause hypoglycemic coma; diuretics need to control the intake of high-potassium foods.
3. The relationship between medication time and diet
| Medication time | dietary advice | typical drugs |
|---|---|---|
| Fasting (1 hour before meals) | avoid greasy food | Thyroxine, most antibiotics |
| After meal | Avoid drinking tea/coffee immediately | Iron supplements, antipyretics and analgesics |
| before going to bed | No high-fat late-night snacks | Statin lipid-lowering drugs |
4. Recent hot discussion cases
1.Risks of Internet celebrity drinks: A blogger shared his experience of hospitalization due to "grapefruit + antihypertensive drugs" and received more than 2 million clicks in a single day, reminding him of the risk of interaction between fruit and drugs.
2.Incompatible Chinese medicines: Experts popularized the principle of "ginseng and avoid radish" and explained the mutual conflict between qi-tonifying medicine and qi-depleting food, triggering an upsurge in discussions on traditional medicine.
3.Meal replacement food warnings: A certain meal replacement brand was exposed to contain high doses of vitamins, which may exceed the standard when taken with prescription drugs. The FDA issued a safety reminder.
5. Professional advice
1. Read the drug instructions carefully, focusing on the "Drug Interactions" chapter.
2. Different dosage forms of drugs have special requirements (for example, sustained-release tablets must not be broken into pieces, and enteric-coated tablets must be swallowed whole).
3. Before taking new medicines, take the initiative to explain your daily eating habits to your doctor/pharmacist.
4. If a suspected food or drug reaction occurs (such as rash, palpitations, etc.), stop taking the medicine immediately and seek medical advice.
Scientific medication needs to pay attention to the dual issues of "what to eat" and "how to eat". It is recommended to save the table contents in this article and create a personalized list of medication and dietary taboos. If you need specific medication guidance, please consult a professional medical institution.
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