Prednisone is a corticosteroid drug. Prednisone can resolve low levels of corticosteroids in the body and can cause severe allergies, multiple sclerosis, arthritis, lupus and organ diseases in some people. Some doctors also prednisone to treat cancer complications. However, it is important to ask your doctor about any food or drink, including tea, which may reduce the prednisone effect or cause a dangerous reaction when mixed with the drug.
Some herbal teas, such as ginseng, may cause poor response when mixed with prednisone. (Photo: Viewstock / Photodisc / Getty Images) Problematic tea
Some herbs and tea made with these herbs can interfere with the drug. Corticosteroid drugs. The American Medical Archive warns against taking ginseng and prednisone, and points out that the effects of both may have additive effects - which means that the dual intensity effect may be too strong. According to AAM, since corticosteroids are treated with their immunosuppressive properties, drinking tea made from immunostimulating herbs, such as echinacea, can be counterproductive. Other immunostimulating herbal teas that make prednisone less effective include cat claws, jaundice and licorice roots.
Traditional Tea
Caffeine and tannins, two sometimes problematic black teas, oolong tea and green tea, are not listed as problems when mixed with prednisone. Black, green and oolong tea come from the same pl ant, camellia. How to deal with the leaves of plants, including fermentation methods, decide what type of tea it will become. Green tea comes from unfermented leaves. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, this lack of fermentation seems to prevent the leaves' natural antioxidants from escaping. Green tea is perhaps the healthiest choice among three traditional teas for people who want to strengthen their immune system, whether or not they take prednisone. However, no one knows that it will cause a negative interaction with the drug.
Herbal Tea
Some milder herbal teas may be considered for prednisone or other medications. Lemon balm, black currant, chamomile, lavender, elderflower, rose hip, mint, linden flower, rooibos and rosemary according to "Green Witch Herbs" by Barbara GrAccording to iggs, tea has its own therapeutic effect and mild effect.
General Recommendations
Everyone reacts differently to individuals and combined substances. Although caffeine and prednisone are not considered antagonists, you may experience every side effect that can make your daily life particularly unpleasant. Discuss with your doctor all the tea you usually drink, as well as the food and supplements in your regular diet. Your doctor will issue the latest warnings about any negative herbal and food interactions reported by Prednis, which can be daunting for the public. For example, Drugs.com lists 661 possible interactions between prednisone and other drugs or herbs. Always ask your doctor for specific herbal and traditional teas, even if they have a reputation for mild effects. If you buy a tea blend, check out all the ingredients listed on the package.
