1. With antibiotics based on erythromycin or penicillin avoid acidic foods. Effect: they cancel the drug.
2. With bronchodilators avoid caffeine. Effect: overstimulation of the nervous system.
3. With anti-H2 (antacids) avoid caffeine. Effect: irritation of the stomach.
4. With tetracycline- based antibiotics avoid foods rich in calcium. Effect: reduce the effectiveness of the drug.
5. With antidepressants, cholesterol and estrogens (birth control pill) avoid grapefruit juice. Effect: dangerous increase in drug concentration.
6. With Mao inhibitor antidepressants, avoid foods rich in tyramine (beer, cheese, chocolate, avocado, cold cuts …). Effect: headache, palpitations, nausea, heart attack, stroke.
7. With Ace inhibitors and diuretics (cardiovascular disorders) avoid foods rich in potassium. Effect: palpitations and irregular heartbeat.
