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Foods that May Interact with Medicines for Depression

42-15969694Foods that may interact with medicines

The power may cause interactions with certain medications and cause various ailments, it is rare that the physician warn of these problems, nor the leaflet accompanying the drugs they say much about it.
Those treated for depression or anxiety should not drink alcohol, that is the most common recommendation, but should also govern the consumption of certain foods.

Foods that may interact with antidepressants

For example when taking antidepressants, the plantains (bananas), avocados, brewer’s yeast, meats, coffee, cream or butter and milk any whole-fat, can cause headaches, dizziness, pain chest, palpitations and increased blood pressure.
This does not mean that all people under treatment with these drugs will suffer these effects, but if you are taking medication for depression or anxiety is advisable to pay attention to what has been previously eaten if they come to similar symptoms . Read the rest of this entry »