Prednisone belongs to corticosteroids. Prednisone can solve the problem of low levels of corticosteroids in the body, which can lead to serious allergies, multiple sclerosis, arthritis, lupus and organ disorders for some people. Some doctors also prescribe prednisone for cancer complications. However, it is important to ask your doctor about any food or drink (including tea), which may reduce the effectiveness of prednisone or cause a dangerous reaction when mixed with drugs.
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span= "article-image caption-inner"> Some herbal teas, such as ginseng, may cause adverse effects when mixed with prednisone. Reaction. (picture: viewstock/photodisc/getty images)problematic tea
Some herbs and tea made from these herbs interfere with corticosteroid family drugs. & The American Medical Archives warns against taking ginseng and prednisone, pointing out that the two effects may have a combined effect - that is, the dual effects of both may be too powerful. AAM magazine points out that since corticosteroids rely on their immunosuppressive properties to heal, drinking a cup of tea made from immune-stimulating herbs such as Echinacea is counterproductive. Other immune-stimulating herbal teas that reduce the efficacy of prednisone include Cat's Claw, Astragalus membranaceus and Licorice Root.
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Caffeine and tannin in traditional tea, two sometimes problematic blends of black tea, oolong tea and green tea, are not listed as problematic when mixed with prednisone. Black tea, green tea and oolong tea come from the same plant, camellia. How the leaves of plants are processed, including fermentation methods, determines what type of tea they will become. Green tea comes from unfermented leaves. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, this lack of fermentation seems to prevent the loss of natural antioxidants in leaves. For those who want to boost their immune system, green tea may be the healthiest of the three traditional teas, whether they take prednisone or not. However, no drug can cause adverse effects. Herbal Tea
When taking prednisone or other medicines, please consider some milder herbal tea. Lemon balm, blackcurrant, chamomile, lavender, elderberry, rose fruit, mint, bodhisattva, mushroom and rosemary tea all have their own therapeutic effects, but they are all mild, according to Barbara Griggs, author of Green Witch Herbs.
General Recommendation
Everyone reacts differently to individual and mixture substances. Although caffeine and prednisone are not considered antagonists, each of them may have side effects that make daily life particularly unpleasant. Talk to your doctor about all the tea you usually drink, as well as the food and supplements in your daily life. Your doctor will have the latest warning that any negative herbal and food interactions reported by prednisone may be a scare to the public. For example, drugs.com lists 661 possible interactions between prednisone and other drugs or herbs. Be sure to consult your doctor about specific herbs and traditional tea, even if they have mild effects. If you buy mixed tea, please look at all the ingredients listed on the package.
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