Shrimp is a very common ingredient in our lives, but it is also a food that is prone to allergies. Some people say that shrimp cannot be eaten when taking medicine. Is this true?
You can eat shrimp when taking medicine
You can eat shrimp when taking some medicines, but it is not recommended to eat shrimps when taking some medicines.
1. Shrimp generally does not react with medicine, but because shrimp contains a large amount of minerals, it may affect the efficacy of traditional Chinese medicine, so it is not recommended to eat it.
2. Shrimp is considered a phytozoon in traditional Chinese medicine, so it cannot be eaten due to many diseases.
3. Shrimp contains a lot of protein. If you have a fever or inflammation, you should eat less, as allergic reactions may occur easily.
Basically, except for these situations, you can eat shrimp when taking other medicines. Please consult your doctor before eating for specific circumstances.
How long after taking medicine can you eat shrimp?
How long after taking medicine can you eat shrimp?
For medicines that cannot be taken with shrimp, shrimp should be eaten at least 4 hours after taking the medicine. Because 4 hours after taking the medicine, the medicine is completely absorbed and has an effect in the body; at the same time, it should be noted that the medicine can be taken 2 hours after eating shrimp, so that the shrimp is completely absorbed and will not affect the medicine's effect.
If you have a disease that prevents you from eating shrimp, it is not recommended to eat shrimp. You should wait until the disease is completely cured before eating it.
What should I do if I eat shrimp after taking medicine?
1. Because shrimp will only affect the efficacy of the medicine or aggravate the disease, there will be no serious consequences. Therefore, after taking medicine, I will eat shrimp again. If you eat shrimp, you should stop eating it immediately and drink more hot water to promote its metabolism.
2. Then just take the medicine normally the next time you take it.