Why Some Medications Shouldn't Be Taken with Coffee, Tea, or Hot Chocolate?

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Why Some Medications Shouldn't Be Taken with Coffee, Tea, or Hot Chocolate?
Hey everyone! How’s it going? Today, I want to chat about something super important: why we shouldn’t take certain medications with coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. I know starting the day without that morning coffee is tough for many of us, but sometimes it’s worth waiting a bit before grabbing your cup.
There are about 60 medications that can interact with caffeine. When we take a medication, it needs to be absorbed by our body efficiently to reach the right spot and do its job. But caffeine can mess with this process!
Caffeine is a central nervous system stimulant and can cause agitation and increased blood pressure. So, if you’re taking medication that’s supposed to calm you down, like benzodiazepines (used for anxiety and insomnia), mixing it with coffee isn’t a good idea. You’ll end up with opposite effects: caffeine keeping you awake and the medication trying to relax you.
Additionally, many medications are metabolized by the liver, which also processes caffeine. This can cause a competition between caffeine and the medication, making the drug stay in your body longer than it should. In some cases, this can be dangerous, especially with medications that need to have very specific blood concentrations, like those used to treat schizophrenia.
Another example is some antibiotics, like quinolones, which inhibit caffeine metabolism, causing it to build up in the body and have a stronger effect.
There are also medications that need to be taken on an empty stomach, like those for treating hypothyroidism. If you take them with coffee or anything else, it can interfere with absorption, and the medication won’t work as it should.
But don’t worry, not everything is a problem! On the other hand, some medications, like anti-inflammatories, need to be taken with food to avoid stomach irritation. And then, that coffee with milk might seem harmless, but be careful! Certain antibiotics, like tetracyclines, can’t be taken with milk because they form compounds that the body can’t absorb. You end up wasting the medication!
So, before mixing any medication with coffee, tea, or hot chocolate, always consult your doctor or pharmacist. They’ll guide you to avoid any risks.
And remember: everything in moderation! If you enjoyed the video, hit the like button, subscribe to the channel, and ring the bell so you don’t miss any content! See you next time!