If you are currently being treated with any of the following medications, you
should not use bromelain without first talking to your healthcare provider. Antibiotics
In a clinical study, the combination of bromelain
and amoxicillin increased the levels of this antibiotic in the blood. Some
studies suggest that bromelain may increase the body's ability to absorb
tetracycline, but results of other studies have been conflicting. Until studies
confirm these results, it would be wise to avoid combining bromelain and
tetracycline. Studies with bromelain and tetracycline have produced mixed results. Some
research suggests that bromelain increases levels of tetracycline in the body,
while others indicate that it may cause more of the antibiotic to be excreted in
the urine. Blood-thinning Medications
People taking aspirin, warfarin, or
other medications that thin the blood should use bromelain with extreme caution
because of a possible risk of bleeding when used together. |
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