PUBLISHED ONMarch 17, 2019 11:55 PM
Did you know that when the medicine you take interacts with foods and beverages you ingest, you could experience nasty side effects?
Common side effects of mixing certain foods and medications include:
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Fatigue
- Ineffectiveness of medication
- Exaggerated side effects
- Increased heart rate
Go to the nearest Accident & Emergency (A&E) department if:
- you have unusual symptoms
- you feel unwell when you take your medication
- you have questions about your medication
Article reviewed by Daphne Loh, senior dietitian at Gleneagles Hospital
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