Allergies, Antihistamines.

DRUG: Antihistamines - Claritin®, Actifed®. PURPOSE: Relieves or prevents cold or hay fever symptoms. INTERACTION: Avoid alcohol; combination may cause drowsiness.

Arthritis and Analegesic Medications.

DRUG: Aspirin. PURPOSE: Reduce pain, fever and inflammation. INTERACTION: Avoid alcohol. Take with food to avoid upset stomach.
DRUG: Non-Steroidal - Anti-Inflammatory Agents - Ibuprofen (Motrin®, Advil®), Naproxen (Aleve®) and others PURPOSE: Reduces inflammation, swelling, joint pain and stiffness. INTERACTION: Take with food or milk to avoid upset stomach.
DRUG: Narcotics - Morphine, Vicodin®, Percocet®, Codeine. PURPOSE: Suppresses coughs, relieves pain. INTERACTION: Take with food, snacks or milk to avoid upset stomach. Avoid alcohol. Combination increases drowsiness.

Cardiovascular Medications.

DRUG: Diuretics - Diuril®, Dyazide®, Lasix®. PURPOSE: Increases elimination of water and salt from the body. INTERACTION: Avoid natural licorice. Limit alcohol. A sodium-controlled diet may be recommended. Check labels of food packages for sodium content. Inclusion of foods high in potassium and magnesium may be recommended for diuretics.
DRUG: Anti-hypertensives - Captopril, Inderal®, Hydralazine®, Diltiazem. PURPOSE: Relaxes blood vessels, increases supply of blood and oxygen to heart, and regulates heartbeat.
DRUG: Anti-coagulants - Warfarin, Coumadin®. PURPOSE: Reduces clotting of the blood. INTERACTION: Do not take additional vitamin K in any vitamin preparation. Limit herbal teas, green teas, regular and decaf coffee to usual amount of intake. Do not overly or under indulge these products from a customary basis.

Antibiotics.

DRUG: Metronidazole - Flagyl®. PURPOSE: Treats infections. INTERACTION: Avoid alcohol, combination can cause severe nausea, vomiting or flushing.
DRUG: Sulfa drugs - Septra®, Bactrim®. PURPOSE: Treats infections. INTERACTION: Avoid alcohol, combination may cause nausea.
DRUG: Tetracyclines. PURPOSE: Treats infections. INTERACTION: Do not take within two hours of dairy products, calcium, or iron supplements.
DRUG: Quinolones - Cipro®, Levaquin®, Avelox®. PURPOSE: Treats infections. INTERACTION: Do not take within two hours of dairy products, calcium or iron supplements.

Psychiatric Medications.

DRUG: Lithium carbonate. PURPOSE: Regulates changes in hormone levels in the brain. INTERACTION: Follow the diet and fluid restrictions of your physician.
DRUG: MAO Inhibitors - Parnate®, Nardil®. PURPOSE: Treats depression. INTERACTION: Many interactions. Please consult your physician, pharmacist or dietitian.

Oral Corticosteroids.

DRUG: Prednisone, Hydrocortisone, Dexamethasone. PURPOSE: Reduces inflammation. INTERACTION: Avoid alcohol. Take with food or milk. An increase in potassium, or decrease in sodium intake may be recommended.

Laxatives and Stool Softeners.

DRUG: Psyllium - Metamucil®. PURPOSE: Treats constipation. INTERACTION: Take with large amounts of fluids. Excessive use can cause loss of essential vitamins and minerals.