Do not take Efavirenz and Ergot Alkaloids together. Ergot Alkaloids include, but are not limited to, Cafergot, Ergotrate, Ergostat, Hydergine, Methergine, Migranal, Sansert or Wigraine. Side effects from these Ergot Alkaloids may get worse if you take Efavirenz. Abdominal pain, anxiety, chest pain, severe nausea and vomiting, numbness, tingling, or vision changes or other serious side effects may occur.

Taking grapefruit juice with Ergot Alkaloids might increase the risk of nausea, nervousness, chest pain, high blood pressure, palpitations, or other serious side effects, like pain, numbness or reduced circulation to the hands, feet or legs. Ergot Alkaloids include, but are not limited to, Cafergot, Ergotrate, Ergostat, Hydergine, Methergine, Migranal, Sansert or Wigraine. It is best to avoid grapefruit juice while taking Ergot Alkaloids to reduce the chance of Ergot Alkaloid-related side effects.

It is recommended to avoid nicotine (examples: Nicotine patches or gum) and tobacco while taking any Ergot-type medications. Side effects from Ergot Alkaloids may get worse if you take Nicotine or if you smoke tobacco. Ergot Alkaloids include, but are not limited to, Cafergot, Ergotrate, Ergostat, Hydergine, Methergine, Migranal, Sansert or Wigraine. Side effects might include anxiety, chest pain, numbness in the fingers or toes, tingling, or vision changes.

Once you begin Nicotine therapy to help you stop smoking or using tobacco products, you should stop using Tobacco. If you continue to use Tobacco while using Nicotine drug products, you may expereince side effects from too much Nicotine, like headache, nausea or vomiting, abdominal pain, or high blood pressure.

The following foods can cause sudden blood pressure increases and should also be avoided: aged cheese; yeast extract; protein extract; soy sauce; fava bean or broad bean pods; smoked meats; pickled meats; smoked poultry; pickled poultry; smoked fish (lox, smoked salmon); pickled fish (pickled herring); fermented sausage (bologna, pepperoni, salami, summer sausage); bananas; avocados; any over-ripe fruit. Dietary and beverage restrictions should continue for at least 2 weeks after stopping Rasagiline.

Alcohol interactions with MAOIs can be serious and may cause increased blood pressure ('hypertensive crisis') or other effects. MAOIs include drugs such as Azilect, Eldepryl, Emsam, Marplan, Nardil, and Parnate. You must adhere to all dietary restrictions. Alcoholic beverages to avoid include beer; wine; sherry; hard liquor; or liqueurs. Dietary and beverage restrictions should continue for at least 2 weeks after stopping a MAOI.

Do not take Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (also known as MAOIs) and Caffeine together without talking to your health care provider. MAOIs include drugs like Eldepryl, Marplan, Nardil, and Parnate. Food, medicine, and dietary interactions with these MAOIs can be serious. Rapid heartbeats or serious increases in blood pressure, known as "hypertensive crisis", may occur. Try to avoid or limit all preparations containing caffeine such as tea, coffee, chocolate, cola. Do not take nonprescription medicines that contain Caffeine, like "stay awake" or weight loss products, including herbal diet aids. Caffeine restrictions should continue for at least 2 weeks after stopping an MAOI.

Mifepristone (also known as RU-486 or Mifeprex) does not interact with most foods. Grapefruit juice and grapefruit-containing foods may increase the effects of Mifepristone, RU-486, which may worsen side effects like abdominal pain, diarrhea, headache, or uterine cramps. Do not significantly alter your grapefruit juice intake while taking this drug.

Most forms of nicotine do not interact significantly with food. If you are using Nicotine Gum, however, you should not ingest acidic beverages like coffee or colas within 15 minutes of chewing the gum, in order to get the best effect of the Nicotine. Also, do not eat or drink while chewing the gum.

Taking Efavirenz with alcohol-containing drinks can lead to increased side effects. You may experience more severe dizziness, drowsiness, difficulty sleeping or concentrating, and nightmares. Do not drive or operate machinery if you are drinking alcohol-containing beverages.

Although an interaction is possible, these drugs are often used together without problems. In theory, Mifepristone, RU-486 may decrease the actions of Clopidogrel to some extent. The significance of this interaction is not known.

Although an interaction is possible, these drugs are often used together without problems. In theory, Efavirenz may affect the actions of Clopidogrel to some extent. The significance of this interaction is not known. Discuss any new or worsening side effects with your health care provider.