Saturday, December 8, 2012

Six food and medication combinations to avoid

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Not surprisingly the combination of certain foods and your medication(s) can often affect how the drug is broken down, absorbed or metabolized in your liver. But many of us may not know the wrong combinations could mimic the drug's action and exaggerate its effect. So whether you've just started a new medication, are experiencing side effects or suddenly find that what you're taking isn't working effectively, I suggest following these steps to ensure your prescriptions are consumed away from the most common offending interactions:

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