DRUGS YOU SHOULD NEVER TAKE WITH DIARY PRODUCTS
Dairy products prevent some medications from being properly absorbed into the body. If the medication is not properly absorbed, it may be less effective. Dairy products includes milk, cheese, yogurt, ice cream: These products contain large amounts of calcium, which can react with some medications and prevent them from being absorbed into the body. Medications that are affected by diary products include: A) Certain antibiotics (tetracycline, ciprofloxacin, norfloxacin): The classic family of antibiotics that cannot be taken with milk are the tetracyclines, because the calcium in the milk binds the antibiotic and prevents gut absorption. B) Certain medications used to treat osteoporosis (etidronate, risedronate) You should talk to your pharmacist if you are taking the underlisted drugs with any other drug. 1) Calcium supplements: Calcium (e.g., calcium carbonate, calcium gluconate, calcium citrate) can be found in multi-vitamins, over-the-counter medications, and presc...