2024-01-17 15:17:51
Coffee is the start of daily life for many people. However, this morning cup of coffee will not only irritate the stomach and speed up the passage of food through the digestive system, but may also interact with the medications you are taking, affecting the rate of absorption of the medications into the blood. A 2020 review of research shows that coffee significantly affects the absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion of multiple drugs. However, not all medications are affected by coffee. Here are some medications you need to avoid taking with coffee, as well as things you should pay attention to.
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Some medications should be avoided with coffee. (Image/Shutterstock)
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1. Thyroid medication
If you have hypothyroidism, in which the thyroid gland produces insufficient amounts, you may be prescribed levothyroxine or other thyroid medications to help balance the hormones. Studies have shown that drinking coffee while taking thyroid drugs will reduce the absorption of the drugs in the body and weaken the efficacy of the drugs. There are even patient case reports stating that coffee can reduce the absorption of thyroid drugs by more than half.
2. Cold or allergy medicine
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Many people take cold or allergy medications, which often contain CNS stimulants like pseudoephedrine. Coffee is also a stimulant, and taking allergy medications while drinking coffee may increase symptoms such as restlessness and inability to sleep. Some allergy drugs, such as fexofenadine, should not be taken at the same time as coffee, as coffee can over-stimulate the central nervous system and increase anxiety symptoms. It is recommended that people seek the advice of a medical professional before drinking coffee or allergy medicine.
3. Diabetes Drugs
If you add sugar or milk to your coffee, it may cause your blood sugar to rise rapidly and affect the effectiveness of your diabetes medications. Additionally, studies show that coffee may worsen symptoms in people with diabetes. According to research published by the American Diabetes Association, drinking caffeinated beverages, such as coffee, may increase insulin and blood sugar levels. While the study was small, researchers warn that drinking too much coffee may make blood sugar management more difficult, ultimately raising the risk of diabetes complications. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that diabetes and prediabetes are very common in the United States and other Western countries. It is estimated that more than 37 million people in the United States have diabetes and nearly 100 million people have prediabetes. Most people do not know it. I have this disease myself.
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Doctors remind you to avoid drinking coffee while taking diabetes medications. (Image/Shutterstock)
4. Alzheimer’s Drugs
Alzheimer’s disease, the seventh leading cause of death in the United States, primarily affecting people over the age of 65, is a brain disorder that causes loss of cognitive function and makes it difficult to think, remember or perform daily activities. Millions of people in the United States have Alzheimer’s disease and take medications for the disease. Caffeine-containing beverages, such as coffee, can reduce the absorption of Alzheimer’s drugs because caffeine tightens the blood-brain barrier and reduces the amount of drugs that can enter the brain. Alzheimer’s drugs work by protecting the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, and research shows that drinking large amounts of coffee can impair this protection.
5. Asthma Medications
Asthma is a chronic condition that causes your lungs to become inflamed and irritated, causing difficulty breathing, coughing and wheezing, and a tight feeling in your chest. Millions of adults and children in the United States suffer from asthma and take medications for it. Many people with asthma take bronchodilators, such as acetaminophen or theophylline, during an attack. Bronchodilators work by relaxing the airways to make breathing easier, but they can also cause side effects such as headaches, restlessness, stomach pain, and irritability. Drinking coffee or other beverages high in caffeine can increase your risk of these side effects and reduce the absorption and effectiveness of medications in your body.
6.Osteoporosis drugs
Osteoporosis makes your bones thin and brittle, increasing your risk of fractures. Osteoporosis is very common in the United States, especially among women who have entered menopause. Osteoporosis can be prevented and treated with medications, such as rischolic acid or ibundronate. However, if you drink coffee while taking such drugs, the effectiveness of the drugs will be weakened. It is recommended that you do not eat or drink anything before taking this type of medicine, and only use water to deliver the medicine, so that your body can absorb the medicine to the maximum extent. If you drink coffee while taking this type of medication, the effectiveness of the medication may be reduced by more than half.
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Taking osteoporosis medicines at the same time as coffee may weaken the effectiveness of the medicines. (Image/Shutterstock)
7. Antidepressants
Tens of millions of people in the United States take antidepressants every day, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). They are the most commonly prescribed medications among adults ages 20 to 30, and their use has exploded in recent decades. Increase. Antidepressant medications can help treat depression, a mood disorder that affects your mood and functioning. Drinking coffee can affect how your body metabolizes antidepressant medications. Some medications, such as fluvoxamine, amitriptyline, escitalopram, and dispramine, may be less absorbed if taken with coffee, especially large amounts of coffee. Research shows that fluvoxamine, in particular, can potentiate the general side effects of caffeine, causing symptoms such as insomnia and heart palpitations. It is recommended that people do not drink coffee when taking medicine.
8. Antipsychotics
Antipsychotic drugs are mainly used to treat mental disorders such as schizophrenia, mania, and major depression. These drugs usually work by inhibiting or blocking the action of certain neurotransmitters in the brain. Coffee, especially its main component caffeine, may affect the metabolic pathways of antipsychotics. For example, benzothiazines, clozapine, haloperidol, and olanzapine may reduce the amount of drug absorption in the body when ingested at the same time as coffee, thus reducing their efficacy. Therefore, patients should avoid or limit coffee consumption while taking these medications.
9. High blood pressure medications
High blood pressure medications, such as verapamil or propranolol, work primarily by slowing the heart rate and reducing the burden on the heart to pump blood. However, caffeine may interact with these medications, affecting their absorption and efficacy. Especially drugs like felodipine, when taken with coffee, may result in reduced absorption of the drug in the body, thus affecting the effectiveness of blood pressure control. For patients with hypertension, this may mean poorer blood pressure control and increased risk of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. Therefore, patients with high blood pressure should be cautious about drinking coffee while taking these medications.
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Caffeine may interact with high blood pressure medications, affecting absorption and efficacy. (Image/Shutterstock)
10. Melatonin Supplements
Melatonin is a hormone naturally secreted by the body that mainly regulates sleep at night. Melatonin supplements are often used as sleep aids. However, caffeine may interfere with melatonin’s natural secretion cycle or affect the effectiveness of the supplement. Especially drinking coffee before going to bed may not only affect sleep quality due to the stimulating effect of caffeine itself, but may also weaken the effect of melatonin supplements. This may be especially important for people looking to improve sleep quality. Research shows that caffeine’s effect on the body’s circadian clock may delay the secretion of melatonin, thereby affecting sleep patterns and quality. Therefore, people who use melatonin supplements are advised to avoid drinking caffeinated beverages in the evening or before bed.
The interactions between the drugs listed above and coffee remind us to avoid drinking coffee while taking these drugs. It is recommended that you seek advice from a health care professional when adjusting your medications and dietary habits to ensure optimal effectiveness of your medications and your health. In addition, in view of the possible interactions between coffee and medications, patients should be aware of any unusual physical reactions and report them to a medical professional promptly.
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