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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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