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Drinks that Interact with Drugs Posted: 4/20/2012 Posted April 20, 2012 Consider carefully what liquid you wash medication down with: Some beverages can interact with drugs, lessening their effectiveness or even posing health hazards. - Grapefruit Juice: This citrus slows down enzyme activity needed to process more than 50 drugs. - Milk: Calcium makes it harder for the body to absorb some prescriptions, such as thyroid pills. - Orange Juice: Look out for symptoms of too much potassium in your system, like muscle cramps. - Green Tea: Vitamin K can decrease the effect of blood thinners such as warfarin (Coumadin). For more great tips, pick up a copy of Prevention magazine or visit www.prevention.com. © 2012, Prevention magazine, www.prevention.com Distributed by MCT Information Services © 2012 Mclatchy-Tribune News Service.. All Rights Reserved |
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