Are you taking Dexamethasone? Are you aware of the dangers of combining Dexamethasone with certain foods, herbs, or alcohol? Drug-food-interactions are seldom discussed but can lead to undesirable side effects and potentially diminish the efficacy of the medication.
Diuretic Herbs: Diuretic herbs like juniper, parsley, and asparagus root when taken with dexamethasone may result in the loss of electrolytes.
Dexamethasone Interactions with Food and Herbs
Grapefruit and pomegranate juice:- Dexamethasone is a corticosteroid that interacts with both grapefruit and pomegranate juice.
- These juices increase the concentration of this dexamethasone in the blood.
- They interfere with enzymes in the liver which are responsible for clearing the drug from the body.
Diuretic Herbs: Diuretic herbs like juniper, parsley, and asparagus root when taken with dexamethasone may result in the loss of electrolytes.
Dexamethasone Interactions with Alcohol
Alcohol when taken with dexamethasone may increase the risk of stomach ulcers.When and How to Take Dexamethasone
- Dexamethasone is available in the form of a tablet or a solution to take by mouth.
- Therefore it can be taken either with food or milk.
- Your doctor may tell you to follow a low-sodium, low-salt, potassium-rich, or high-protein diet.
- Do not stop the medicine suddenly without consulting your doctor.
