Foods and drugs can mix badly warns experts
Experts warn that certain foods hinder drug absorption and can cause dangerous reactions. Tetracycline should not be taken with milk, and fruit juice can destroy some penicillins before absorption. MAO inhibitors with aged cheeses or Chianti wine can spike blood pressure. Over the counter meds and laxatives also pose risks, while diuretics demand potassium rich foods.
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St. Luke's Hospital
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Mercy Hospital Pharmacy
Self help medicine cautions from Dr Solomon column
Dear Dr Solomon discusses balance between home monitoring and medical guidance noting risks in changing drug dosages without physician input. He cites blood pressure checks and diabetes monitoring as helpful but not a replacement for professional care, warning that a little knowledge can be dangerous. He also confirms cigarette filters reduce tar and nicotine exposure, with modern cigarettes showing lower tar, and FTC testing ongoing.
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