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Dangerous duos: mindlessly popping pills—even the seemingly harmless, over-the-counter variety—can be a critical mistake, especially if you were to accidentally stumble across one of these killer combinations
Men's Fitness, Oct, 2004 by Elizabeth Ward
THIS + THIS = THIS
Tetracycline Milk, cheese, or Reduces the drug's
(an acne medication) calcium supplements effectiveness and
ability to fight off
infection
Penicillin, Cipro, Aluminum or magnesium- Triggers muscle
or Levaquin based antacids (such weakness, loss of
(antibiotics) as Mylanta or Maalox) appetite, and a
metallic taste in
the mouth
Aspirin Ginkgo biloba or Slows clotting of
garlic supplements the blood, increasing
risk of bruising when
you're cut
Motrin or Advil Three or more Increases risk of
alcoholic drinks a day stomach bleeding or
ulcers
Marplan, Nardil, Ginseng supplements Leads to headaches
Carbex, or Eldepryl and muscle tremors
(antidepressants)
Ativan (an anti- Kava or valerian Drains your energy,
anxiety medication) (popular anti-stress leaving you sleepy
supplements) and lethargic
Elavil (an A low-fiber diet Causes constipation
antidepressant)
Viagra A high-fat meal Delays "lift off"
later on
If she takes: Birth-control pills Raises risk of your
Antibiotics becoming a dad
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