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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
Foods-Patients on warfarin (Coumadin) need to be aware of the effects of foods high in vitamin K, such as broccoli, cabbage, collard greens, spinach, kale, turnip greens and Brussels sprouts, which can reduce the drugs effectiveness. Eat a normal balanced diet with a steady amount of leafy green vegetables, and talk to your doctor before making changes in your diet.Chocolate, coffee, tea and other foods containing caffeine-While a little chocolate or a cup of coffee is fine while taking most medications, be aware that caffeine can increase the risk of side effects with some drugs, notably bronchodilators for asthma and the antipsychotic clozapine. The FDA advises telling your doctor about caffeine use if you are prescribed ciprofloxacin, an antibacterial medication, because caffeine may build up in your body. Many foods and drinks with caffeine also contain tyramine.Foods high in potassium-Bananas, oranges, green leafy vegetables, and salt substitutes that contain potassium, in large amounts, may boost potassium levels too high in combination with ACE inhibitors (e.g. captopril, enalapril, lisinopril, moexipril, quinapril, ramipril), which can increase the amount of potassium in your body.Black licorice-A sweetening compound, glycyrrhizin, found in black licorice as well as in some candies, cakes and other treats can cause irregular heartbeat and heart attack when combined with digoxin (Lanoxin). It may also reduce the effects of some blood-pressure and diuretic medications, including hydrochlorothiazide (Hydrodiuril) and spironolactone (Aldactone).Cranberry juice and cranberry products-These should be avoided while using anticoagulants such as warfarin, the FDA warns, because cranberries can change the drugs effects.Garlic and ginger-These spices, as well as many herbal supplements (see box), can increase the risk of bleeding from anticoagulants such as warfarin.Walnuts-If you frequently eat walnuts and are prescribed the thyroid medication levothyroxine, tell your doctor; your dose of the medicine may need to be changed.Foods rich in tyramine-This naturally occurring substance, found especially in foods that have been aged, pickled or fermented, can interact with antibacterials, antimycobacterials and MAOI antidepressants. If youre taking any of these medications, watch your consumption of: cheeses, especially strong, aged or processed cheese; beef or chicken liver; dry sausage; caviar; dried or pickled herring; anchovies; meat extracts; meat tenderizers and meats prepared with tenderizers. Avoid excessive consumption of avocados, bananas, canned figs, dried fruits (raisins, prunes), raspberries, overripe fruit, sauerkraut, soybeans and soy sauce, yeast extract (including brewers yeast in large quantities, broad beans (fava) and chocolate. In addition, a long list
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