Food and Drug Interactions

Medicines react with- food, drugs, alcohol, beverages, caffeine, cigarettes
Medication- treatment given to build patient’s immune system beneath the tongue, liquid, under the skin, on the skin, in the muscle
Food- taken into the body to build tissue, supply body heat, help with all the organs of the body

Medications- less effective, dangerous
Other Symptoms- nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, rash loss of appetite, each medication affects each person different

Variations- dosage, age, sex, family history, weight, health, food-what you eat/when you eat, other medications

Medications- treat, cure health problems, relieve pain,
Factors- Diet, Life-style, absorption of medicine
Any Medication- can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, or loss of appetite, skin rash

See your Health care Provider- if symptoms persist as stated above
See a Registered Dietitian- for help as needed
See a Food Fitness First Registered Dietitian- on line for help
Medicine- take with 8 to 10 ounces of water, don’t mix with food or beverage unless directed to do
AVOID- taking a medication without reading the directions, talk to your Physician or Pharmacist if questions, do not mix with food or take apart unless directed by your Physician or Pharmacist, taking vitamins with other medicines, mixing with hot drinks or alcohol