Fruit + Meds | ADHD Information

Barb is right - it's not the juice itself but its' acidity that inhibits the intake of the amphetamine.  That includes vitamin C (both ascorbic and citric acid).  Best to take it outside of the useful period you need the meds to work in.

I'll remind you that antacids have the reverse effect.  It neutralizes stomach acid and increases the effect (sometimes dangerously).

 

I have read that it is any food which makes your stomache more acidic that should be avoided. Citrus is the worst though. I just saw where one person on another site had been told by her therapist who treated a lot of ADHDers that any juice should be avoided for an hour after taking meds.

I have read in several places that citrus fruits/juices effect absorption of meds, esp adderall.

But are there any other fruits that "mess" with the effect of meds?

Breakfast is the one meal that I am VERY good about. I make mysef a banana milk shake using soy milk, 1 banana, cinnamen and honey (mmm good) + one slice of toast w/ cream cheese and preserves.

I really doubt any of this will effect the meds too much, but it does not hurt to ask.

Also, would taking a multi-V that has vit C in it make any difference?

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it's not the juice itself but its' acidity that inhibits the intake of the amphetamine.  That includes vitamin C (both ascorbic and citric acid).

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I've read this a lot of places, but no pharmacist seems to know about it.  Anyone know why this is?  Natural stomach acid is far more acidic than ascorbic acid.

 

Cinnamon and honey is the best combination for curing different desease:

http://www.buzzle.com/editorials/12-5-2004-62544.asp

but grapefruit interact with some drugs:

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2005/01/050124010803.ht m

"... interactions with grapefruit juice are well known and documented among drug researchers, and that an appropriate warning label is included with each prescription. Nevertheless, she says that many patients, nurses and doctors aren't aware of the interactions or the potential serious consequences, and that many people fail to read the warning labels about drug-food interactions.

The consequences of an interaction depend on the drug involved. A person on an anti-depressant might have too much or too little energy, depending on the specific medication. Someone on antibiotics might end up with diarrhea or could be ill longer than usual because the some drugs won't work as well as they should. A heart patient might not get the lowered blood pressure that a medication should deliver, or the heart's rhythms might become irregular if an anti-arrhythmia drug can't do its job. The juice could also affect the effectiveness of a woman's hormone-replacement-therapy medication.

The most severe effects are likely with some cholesterol-lowering medications, Karch says. While the liver devotes its resources to grapefruit juice, the medication could build up to dangerous levels, causing a breakdown of the body's muscles and even kidney failure. ."...