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NDTV
2 days ago
- Health
- NDTV
Nutritionist Reveals Hidden Dangers Of Mixing Supplements And Medications
Are you unwittingly sabotaging your health by mixing certain supplements and medications? From Omega-3 and aspirin to iron and zinc, some combinations can have unexpected effects on your body. They can interfere with nutrient absorption and increase the risk of side effects. Nutritionist Rashi Chowdhary suggests a few supplement and medication combinations to avoid in order to protect your health. In her Instagram post, she wrote, "You could be taking all the right supplements but still seeing zero results. Why? Because certain nutrients and medications don't play well together." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rashi Chowdhary (@rashichowdhary) Supplement and medication combinations to avoid 1. Omega-3 + Aspirin Both reduce platelet aggregation (i.e., they thin your blood). Together, they can overdo it, increasing your risk of bruising or bleeding, especially if you are already prone. Always check with your doctor before combining. 2. Thyroid Medication + Calcium/Iron Levothyroxine (thyroid hormone) binds to calcium and iron in the gut. This reduces how much medication gets absorbed and messes with your hormone balance. Keep a 4-hour gap between these minerals. 3. Vitamin D with Fat Vitamin D is fat-soluble, meaning it needs dietary fat to be properly absorbed. A small drizzle of ghee, a handful of nuts, or your fattiest meal of the day makes all the difference. 4. Magnesium + B6 Magnesium lowers prostaglandins (PGE2) that cause cramps. B6 helps with your mood by making more of the "happy chemical," GABA. It also enhances cellular absorption of magnesium, making it more effective at calming the nervous system, reducing bloating, and easing PMS. 5. Iron and Zinc These two share the same absorption pathway in the gut (DMT1 transporter). When taken together, they compete, and your body absorbs less of both. Split them up to get full benefits.
Associated Press
7 days ago
- Business
- Associated Press
Oliva Therapeutics Announces Availability of Thyquidity® (Levothyroxine Sodium Oral Solution)
RIDGEWOOD, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 23, 2025-- Oliva Therapeutics, a US-based healthcare company focused on product commercialization, sales, marketing, distribution, and promotion, announced today the relaunch and immediate availability of Thyquidity® (Levothyroxine Sodium Oral Solution). This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: 'We are grateful for the patience shown by the existing Thyquidity® patient base as we worked tirelessly with our manufacturing partner to deliver new supply,' said Michael Turnamian, COO of Oliva Therapeutics. 'Thyquidity® offers a flexible option with several years of proven reliability.' In partnership with Jerome Stevens Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a US-based prescription pharmaceutical manufacturer and packager, the launch of Thyquidity® represents the first branded product launch for Oliva Therapeutics and expands upon a joint endocrine-focused portfolio and pipeline. 'The relaunch of Thyquidity® represents the next step in our family vision as a leader in the thyroid therapeutic class,' said Daniel Akeson, Director of Jerome Stevens Pharmaceuticals and CEO of Oliva Therapeutics, LLC. 'We look forward to ensuring reliable supply and executing our near-term endocrine pipeline.' Oliva Therapeutics has established a monitored email address for customers and patients to support product locating and ordering, [email protected], as well as a regularly updated information page at Product Numbers & Ordering Information: Cardinal Health – 6043475 Cencora – 10301755 McKesson – 3046661 View source version on Media:[email protected] KEYWORD: UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA NEW JERSEY INDUSTRY KEYWORD: BIOTECHNOLOGY MANUFACTURING HEALTH PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMICALS/PLASTICS SOURCE: Oliva Therapeutics Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 07/23/2025 09:22 AM/DISC: 07/23/2025 09:22 AM
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Oliva Therapeutics Announces Availability of Thyquidity® (Levothyroxine Sodium Oral Solution)
New Inventory Available Immediately RIDGEWOOD, N.J., July 23, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oliva Therapeutics, a US-based healthcare company focused on product commercialization, sales, marketing, distribution, and promotion, announced today the relaunch and immediate availability of Thyquidity® (Levothyroxine Sodium Oral Solution). "We are grateful for the patience shown by the existing Thyquidity® patient base as we worked tirelessly with our manufacturing partner to deliver new supply," said Michael Turnamian, COO of Oliva Therapeutics. "Thyquidity® offers a flexible option with several years of proven reliability." In partnership with Jerome Stevens Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a US-based prescription pharmaceutical manufacturer and packager, the launch of Thyquidity® represents the first branded product launch for Oliva Therapeutics and expands upon a joint endocrine-focused portfolio and pipeline. "The relaunch of Thyquidity® represents the next step in our family vision as a leader in the thyroid therapeutic class," said Daniel Akeson, Director of Jerome Stevens Pharmaceuticals and CEO of Oliva Therapeutics, LLC. "We look forward to ensuring reliable supply and executing our near-term endocrine pipeline." Oliva Therapeutics has established a monitored email address for customers and patients to support product locating and ordering, customerservice@ as well as a regularly updated information page at Product Numbers & Ordering Information: Cardinal Health – 6043475Cencora – 10301755McKesson – 3046661 About Oliva Therapeutics, LLC:Oliva Therapeutics, LLC is a healthcare company focused on integrity and rooted in family. In an ever-changing world, Oliva aims to bring clarity and simplicity to patients, physicians, and caregivers through our high-quality products and services. For more information, visit View source version on Contacts Media: info@
Arab Times
19-07-2025
- Health
- Arab Times
Common medications you shouldn't take with coffee
NEW YORK, July 19: For many people, a day isn't complete without coffee. It's energizing and widely enjoyed worldwide. However, caffeine in coffee can interfere with some medicines, affecting how well they work or causing unwanted side effects. Tea also contains caffeine but usually in smaller amounts, so its impact differs. Here's what you need to know about coffee's effects on common medications—and how to use them safely. 1. Cold and flu medications Caffeine is a stimulant, as is pseudoephedrine, a common decongestant in cold remedies like Sudafed. When taken together, they can amplify side effects such as jitters, headaches, rapid heartbeat, insomnia, and restlessness. Some cold medicines already contain caffeine, increasing these risks. Studies also show that combining caffeine and pseudoephedrine can raise blood sugar and body temperature, which is especially important for people with diabetes. Similar concerns exist for ADHD medications like amphetamines and asthma drugs such as theophylline, which share chemical similarities with caffeine. 2. Thyroid medication Levothyroxine, used for underactive thyroid, is sensitive to timing. Drinking coffee too soon after taking it can reduce absorption by up to 50%. Caffeine speeds up digestion, giving the drug less time to be absorbed, and may bind to it in the stomach. This means less medication reaches the bloodstream, potentially causing hypothyroid symptoms like fatigue and weight gain to return. The same caution applies to osteoporosis drugs like alendronate and risedronate, which need to be taken on an empty stomach, with a 30-60 minute wait before eating or drinking. 3. Antidepressants and antipsychotics Caffeine's interaction with mental health medications can be complex. SSRIs (like sertraline and citalopram) may have reduced absorption due to caffeine binding in the stomach. Older antidepressants, tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) such as amitriptyline, are broken down by the same liver enzyme that processes caffeine (CYP1A2). This can slow drug metabolism, increasing side effects or prolonging caffeine's effects, leading to jitteriness. Clozapine, an antipsychotic metabolized by CYP1A2, can have its blood levels nearly doubled by drinking 2-3 cups of coffee, raising risks of drowsiness, confusion, or serious complications. 4. Painkillers Some over-the-counter painkillers contain caffeine to speed absorption and enhance effectiveness. Coffee can make the stomach more acidic and empty faster, helping drugs like aspirin absorb quicker. While this might help relieve pain sooner, it can also increase side effects like stomach irritation or bleeding, especially combined with other caffeine sources. Although serious cases are rare, caution is advised. 5. Heart medications Caffeine can temporarily raise blood pressure and heart rate for a few hours after consumption. For people on blood pressure medications or drugs for irregular heart rhythms, caffeine might reduce their effectiveness. This doesn't mean heart patients must avoid coffee entirely, but they should monitor their symptoms and consider limiting caffeine or switching to decaf if needed. How to stay safe Coffee is more than just a comforting ritual; it's a powerful chemical that can affect how your medicines work. To avoid problems: Take levothyroxine or bisphosphonates with water on an empty stomach, and wait 30-60 minutes before drinking coffee or eating.n Be careful when using cold remedies, asthma drugs, or ADHD medications with caffeine, as side effects can increase.n Talk to your doctor if you take antidepressants, antipsychotics, or heart medications about your caffeine intake.n Consider cutting back or switching to decaf if you experience jitters, insomnia, or palpitations.n Everyone metabolizes caffeine differently, so pay attention to how you feel and consult your healthcare provider if you notice issues.n When in doubt, ask your pharmacist or doctor whether your medicine and coffee make a safe pair. A quick chat can help you avoid side effects and enjoy your coffee worry-free.
Daily Maverick
10-06-2025
- Health
- Daily Maverick
Coffee can interfere with your medication – here's what you need to know
Caffeine can speed up digestion, block drug absorption and even raise your heart rate when mixed with certain medicines. For many of us, the day doesn't start until we've had our first cup of coffee. It's comforting, energising, and one of the most widely consumed beverages in the world. But while your morning brew might feel harmless, it can interact with certain medicines in ways that reduce their effectiveness – or increase the risk of side effects. From common cold tablets to antidepressants, caffeine's impact on the body goes far beyond a quick energy boost. Tea also contains caffeine, but not in the same concentrations as coffee, and doesn't seem to affect people in the same way. Here's what you should know about how coffee can interfere with your medications – and how to stay safe. Cold and flu medicines Caffeine is a stimulant, which means it speeds up the central nervous system. Pseudoephedrine, a decongestant found in cold and flu remedies such as Sudafed, is also a stimulant. When taken together, the effects can be amplified – potentially leading to jitters or restlessness, headaches, a fast heart rate and insomnia. Many cold medications already contain added caffeine, increasing these risks further. Some studies also suggest that combining caffeine with pseudoephedrine can raise blood sugar and body temperature – particularly important for people with diabetes. Stimulant effects are also a concern when combining caffeine with ADHD medications such as amphetamines, or with asthma drugs such as theophylline, which shares a similar chemical structure to caffeine. Using them together may increase the risk of side effects such as a rapid heartbeat and sleep disruption. Thyroid medication Levothyroxine, the standard treatment for an underactive thyroid, is highly sensitive to timing, and your morning coffee can get in the way. Studies show that drinking coffee too soon after taking levothyroxine can reduce its absorption by up to 50%. Caffeine speeds up gut motility (the movement of food and waste through the digestive tract), giving the drug less time to be absorbed – and may also bind to it in the stomach, making it harder for the body to take in. These effects reduce the drug's bioavailability, meaning less of it reaches your bloodstream where it's needed. This interaction is more common with tablet forms of levothyroxine and less likely with liquid formulations. If absorption is impaired, symptoms of hypothyroidism – including fatigue, weight gain and constipation – can return, even if you're taking your medicine correctly. The same timing rule applies to a class of osteoporosis medications called bisphosphonates, including alendronate and risedronate, which also require an empty stomach and around 30-60 minutes before food or drink is taken. Antidepressants and antipsychotics The interaction between caffeine and mental health medications can be more complex. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), such as sertraline and citalopram, are a type of antidepressant medication widely used to treat depression, anxiety and other psychiatric conditions. Lab studies suggest caffeine can bind to these drugs in the stomach, reducing absorption and potentially making them less effective. Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs), such as amitriptyline and imipramine, are a class of older antidepressants that work by affecting the levels of neurotransmitters in the brain. They were among the first antidepressants developed and are less commonly used today, compared with newer antidepressants such as SSRIs, due to their potential for more side effects and higher risk of overdose. TCAs are broken down by the liver enzyme CYP1A2, which also metabolises caffeine. The competition between the two can slow drug breakdown, increasing side-effects, or delay caffeine clearance, making you feel jittery or wired longer than usual. Clozapine, an antipsychotic, is also processed by CYP1A2. One study showed that drinking two-to-three cups of coffee could increase blood levels of clozapine by up to 97%, potentially increasing risks such as drowsiness, confusion, or more serious complications. Painkillers Some over-the-counter painkillers, such as those containing aspirin or paracetamol, include added caffeine. Coffee can speed up how quickly these drugs are absorbed by accelerating how fast the stomach empties and making the stomach more acidic, which improves absorption for some medications such as aspirin. While this may help painkillers work faster, it could also raise the risk of side effects like stomach irritation or bleeding, especially when combined with other sources of caffeine. Though no serious cases have been reported, caution is still advised. Heart medications Caffeine can temporarily raise blood pressure and heart rate, typically lasting three-to-four hours after consumption. For people taking blood pressure medication or drugs that control irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmias), this may counteract the intended effects of the medication. This doesn't mean people with heart conditions must avoid coffee altogether – but they should monitor how it affects their symptoms, and consider limiting intake or switching to decaf if needed. What can you do? Coffee may be part of your daily routine, but it's also a potent chemical compound that can influence how your body processes medicine. Here's how to make sure it doesn't interfere. Take levothyroxine or bisphosphonates on an empty stomach with water, and wait 30-60 minutes before drinking coffee or eating breakfast. Be cautious with cold and flu remedies, asthma treatments and ADHD medications, as caffeine can amplify side effects. If you're on antidepressants, antipsychotics, or blood pressure drugs, discuss your caffeine habits with your doctor. Consider reducing intake or choosing a decaffeinated option if you experience side effects like restlessness, insomnia or heart palpitations. Everyone metabolises caffeine differently – some people feel fine after three cups, while others get side effects after just one. Pay attention to how your body responds and talk to your pharmacist or GP if anything feels off. If you're ever unsure whether your medicine and your coffee are a good match, ask your pharmacist or doctor. A short conversation might save you weeks of side effects or reduced treatment effectiveness – and help you enjoy your brew with peace of mind. DM This story first appeared in The Conversation. Dipa Kamdar is a Senior Lecturer in Pharmacy Practice at Kingston University.
