Potassium rich foods can cause potassium buildup when taken with ACE inhibitors. Antibiotics Dairy products and iron can interfere with proper absorption of some antibiotics . Foods containing tyramine can cause blood pressure to rise dramatically when taken with certain antidepressants. Bronchodilators Food has been shown to adversely affect the active drugs in some bronchodilators. It is important to check with your pharmacist about which form you are taking because food can have different effects depending on the dose form.
Caffeine can cause anxiety when taken with bronchodilators.
Contraceptives Some antibiotics have been shown to decrease the effect of oral contraceptives. Grapefruit Grapefruit and their juice have been shown to interfere with the proper absorption of most medications . Iron Iron can interfere with the absorption of some drugs. Spinach Spinach can interfere with the absorption of calcium . Sun Certain antibiotics, oral contraceptives and menopause drugs can make your skin more sensitive to the sun.