Food-Drug Interactions
Antidepressants
100

Food component that can reduce digoxin effectiveness

What is fiber? 

100

Most common category of antidepressant utilized in older adults.

What is SSRI?

200

Foods containing this decrease effectiveness of warfarin.

What is Vitamin K?

200

Initial upper GI side effects seen in the elderly from SSRIs

What is nausea & dry mouth?

300

Food effect on antibiotics

What is reduced absorption rate?

400

Beverage that alters metabolism & elimination of many medications

What is grapefruit juice?

500

Potential problem when calcium channel blockers taken with citrus juice

What is gastric reflux?

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