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One of the greatest discoveries in modern medicine is antibiotics. Antibiotics help fight off bacteria and they can help cure life-threatening illnesses like pneumonia, which there was no effective treatment for previously. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, the improper use of antibiotics means that there are more bacteria that are becoming resistant to these medications. For this reason, it is important to make sure that you are using them correctly. While only taking antibiotics when it is a bacteria causing the infection is important, it is also important to make sure that you are doing everything that you can to ensure the antibiotics are able to do their job. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many people do not realize that there are certain foods that you should avoid when you are taking an antibiotic such as amoxicillin. In addition, there are some drug interactions that can affect how well amoxicillin works for you. Here are things that you should avoid when you are taking amoxicillin. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Dairy Products
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If you are prescribed amoxicillin <\/a>in order to fight off a bacterial infection, it is a good idea to avoid dairy products. This includes any type of milk or milk product. The dairy products may interfere with the effectiveness of amoxicillin. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

During your entire treatment it is a good idea to avoid these products as much as possible. Dairy products can also cause diarrhea. Diarrhea is one of the side effects associated with taking amoxicillin. If you consume dairy products while you are on amoxicillin it can cause this symptom to become even worse. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While most dairy products should be considered off-limits while you are taking antibiotics such as amoxicillin, one dairy product that you can eat in moderation if you desire is yogurt. This is because yogurt contains probiotics, which are good bacteria. Eating yogurt can actually help when you are feeling ill because it will add in good bacteria to help fight off the bad bacteria. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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2. Alcohol
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Drinking alcohol <\/a>can be a fun way to forget your worries. However, it is only good in moderation and overall it is not great for your overall health. If you are sick and have been prescribed an antibiotic such as amoxicillin to take to help cure your ailment, it is a good idea to avoid drinking any type of alcohol. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While there has been no evidence to show that alcohol directly affects the effectiveness of amoxicillin or other antibiotics, it may cause some unpleasant side effects. Some of the side effects people who are on antibiotics experience when they drink alcohol include gastrointestinal issues such as nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea, and dizziness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is best to avoid drinking alcohol while you are taking amoxicillin as the side effects can be quite unpleasant. It can also hinder you from getting better from whatever ailment that you are suffering from. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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3. Orange Juice
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When you are taking antibiotics <\/a>it is likely that you are suffering from some type of cold or another ailment. One go-to for most people when they are feeling sick is to drink orange juice or to eat oranges. The high amounts of vitamin C found in oranges is one of the reasons that people turn to this fruit and fruit juice when they are feeling sick. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, when you are taking an antibiotic it is important to avoid drinking orange juice. The reason for this is because not only does orange juice have a high amount of vitamin C, but it also is extremely acidic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you are on antibiotics, drinking orange juice can impede the absorption process for the antibiotics. This means that the antibiotics are working slower than they normally would. This can cause your recovery time to take much longer, so it is best to hold off on the orange juice until you are done with your antibiotics. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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4. Tomatoes
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Another food that you should avoid eating when you are on amoxicillin is tomatoes<\/a>. Once again, the reason for this is because tomatoes have a high amount of acid. The acid that is in tomatoes can affect the way that the body absorbs the amoxicillin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This acid will actually slow down the process of absorption. When you are on antibiotics it is because you are trying to get better as fast as possible. If you choose to eat tomatoes it can slow down your recovery time and may make your illness last even longer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

his acid will actually slow down the process of absorption. When you are on antibiotics it is because you are trying to get better as fast as possible. If you choose to eat tomatoes it can slow down your recovery time and may make your illness last even longer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You should avoid eating tomatoes the entire time that you are on amoxicillin. This includes tomato sauce, tomato paste, or anything that has a tomato base. Pasta with tomato sauce should not be on your dinner menu while you are trying to recover from an illness and taking amoxicillin. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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5. Whole Grains
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When you are dieting and trying to lose weight or if you have been diagnosed as prediabetic, or have diabetes, you learn that whole grains<\/a> are the way to go. These types of grains can be extremely healthy and are a much better dietary choice overall. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, if you are taking amoxicillin it is best to avoid any type of whole grain. This includes things such as lentils, brown rice, whole grain bread, etc. The main reason for this is because these types of foods have a high amount of fiber. Normally, it is important to make sure that you are getting enough fiber in your diet. Fiber is great for the digestive system overall. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, when you are on antibiotics, eating foods such as whole grains that are high in fiber can actually slow down the absorption of food in the stomach. This slow down of food absorption can cause a delay in the rate that the antibiotics are absorbed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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6. Iron Supplements
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Iron <\/a>is an important mineral. It is also a very tricky mineral found in the body. It can be difficult to make sure that you are getting enough iron in your diet. For this reason, many people turn to an iron supplement. In fact, many pregnant women have prescribed an iron supplement during their pregnancy to ensure that both mother and baby have enough iron in their system. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, if you are taking an antibiotic such as amoxicillin, you may want to stop taking your iron supplement for the duration of your antibiotic use. Iron can actually slow down the process of absorption of the antibiotics. It can also hinder the usefulness of the antibiotic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For this reason, many people turn to an iron supplement. In fact, many pregnant women have prescribed an iron supplement during their pregnancy to ensure that both mother and baby have enough iron in their system. However, if you are taking an antibiotic such as amoxicillin, you may want to stop taking your iron supplement for the duration of your antibiotic use. Iron can actually slow down the process of absorption of the antibiotics. It can also hinder the usefulness of the antibiotic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have been diagnosed with low iron and you take an iron supplement, it is important to discuss this with your doctor when you are prescribed amoxicillin for an illness. Your doctor will provide you with a recommendation about either taking a smaller dose or not taking the iron supplement at all while you are on your antibiotic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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7. Calcium Supplements
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Another supplement that you need to be careful with when you are on antibiotics such as amoxicillin is calcium. This another common supplement that people take in order to maintain higher levels of calcium in the body. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Calcium <\/a>is important for bone growth and people who have been diagnosed with conditions such as osteoporosis will often be prescribed or take an over the counter calcium supplement to help with some of the issues that these conditions cause within the bones. When you are on an antibiotic such as amoxicillin, taking a calcium supplement can slow down the absorption of antibiotics. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may want to stop taking the supplement while you are on amoxicillin. However, your doctor may recommend that you simply avoid taking the supplement right before or right after taking your antibiotic. You should leave at least a 3-hour time frame between taking the supplement and the antibiotic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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8. Foods to Eat While on Antibiotics
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There are several types of foods that should be avoided when you are taking antibiotics and because of this it may be difficult to know exactly what you should be eating when you are taking amoxicillin or another form of antibiotic. When you are on antibiotics, choose foods that are high in probiotics. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pickles, yogurt, and fermented foods such as sauerkraut<\/a>, can help provide the body with good bacteria, which can help the antibiotics work against the infection. High antioxidant foods such as spinach, kale, onion, etc. can also help provide the body with what it needs to fight off the bad bacteria that is causing the infection. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Garlic and almonds are rich in prebiotics, which can also help when you are feeling ill. The most important thing that you can do when you are prescribed amoxicillin is to make sure that you take the doses as prescribed. It is also important to make sure that you take all of it, even if you start to feel better. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\r\n

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