Certain foods can make your medication less effective — or even dangerous. Check what to avoid.
May increase bleeding risk
Reduces warfarin effectiveness
Increases bleeding risk
May increase bleeding
Risk of lactic acidosis
Increases statin levels — muscle damage risk
Increases liver damage risk
Reduces thyroid hormone absorption
Reduces absorption — take 30min before coffee
Interferes with absorption
May reduce absorption
Reduces antibiotic absorption
Increases caffeine effects
Increases depression/drowsiness
May increase drug levels
Increases stomach bleeding risk
Reduces stomach upset
Significantly reduces absorption
Reduces antibiotic effect
Blocks the enzyme that breaks down drugs in your gut. Can cause overdose effects even with normal doses.
Affected drugs: Statins, Calcium Channel Blockers, Immunosuppressants, Some Antibiotics
Increases drowsiness, can cause dangerous blood pressure drops, liver damage, and stomach bleeding.
Affected drugs: Metronidazole, Blood Thinners, NSAIDs, Antidepressants, Sleep Medications
Calcium binds to certain antibiotics and thyroid medications, reducing how much your body absorbs.
Affected drugs: Doxycycline, Ciprofloxacin, Levothyroxine, Bisphosphonates
Spinach, kale, and broccoli contain Vitamin K which directly counteracts blood thinner medications.
Affected drugs: Warfarin (Coumadin), Acenocoumarol
Can increase side effects of stimulants or reduce absorption of thyroid medications.
Affected drugs: Levothyroxine, Stimulants, Ephedrine, Theophylline
Contains compounds that may boost the blood-thinning effect of warfarin.
Affected drugs: Warfarin, Aspirin