Aare there any harmful interactions between diltiazem and beets?
Diltiazem and beet juice, [nitric oxide]?
Question posted by mike7142 on 20 Feb 2023
Last updated on 22 February 2023 by masso
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Diltiazem and Alcohol/Food Interactions
There is 1 alcohol/food/lifestyle interaction with diltiazem.
Moderate
dilTIAZem food
Moderate Food Interaction
Alcohol can lower your blood pressure and add to the effects of dilTIAZem. You may experience dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, or a rapid heartbeat if you drink alcohol with dilTIAZem, especially when you first start taking the medication or just after a dose increase. Grapefruit juice may also increase the effects of dilTIAZem in some people by increasing its levels in the blood. You may want to limit alcohol intake and avoid excessive consumption of grapefruit and grapefruit juice during treatment with dilTIAZem. However, if you have been regularly consuming grapefruit or grapefruit juice with dilTIAZem, do not alter the amounts of these products in your diet without first talking to your doctor or other health care professional. Contact your doctor if your condition changes or you experience increased side effects of dilTIAZem such as headache, irregular heartbeat, swelling, unexplained weight gain, or chest pain. Orange juice is not expected to interact.
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