Many patients take medications such as beta blockers, ACE inhibitors, or diuretics to keep their blood pressure under control.
Health magazine warns that certain drinks can make the medication less effective or increase the risk of side effects.
Cardiologist Sabrina Islam from Temple Health told Health that grapefruit juice can affect an enzyme in the body that helps break down several types of blood pressure medication.
Experts point to several drinks
Orange juice and apple juice may also affect how the body absorbs medication, according to cardiologist David Maron from Stanford Medicine, as cited by Health.
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Experts also point to caffeinated drinks such as coffee and energy drinks.
Caffeine can cause blood pressure to rise while also reducing the effectiveness of certain medications.
Alcohol is also highlighted as a possible risk. Combining alcohol with blood pressure medication may lead to dizziness, fainting, and a rapid heartbeat.
Why patients are being warned
Health also mentions licorice tea, herbal supplements, and vegetable juices high in salt as products that may interfere with treatment.
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According to the experts, patients should speak with their doctor if they frequently consume these types of drinks alongside their medication.
The warning comes because many of these beverages are part of everyday routines and may therefore affect treatment without patients realizing it.
Sources: Health.
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