The warning comes ahead of Christmas as your favourite snacks and festive drinks could be on the list

A pharmacist has urged people to carefully consider what they eat and drink when taking medication. The fresh warning comes from an expert who revealed that what people are consuming during the day is making their medication less effective, and in some cases, increasing the risk of side effects .

Ian Budd, Prescribing Pharmacist at online pharmacy Chemist4U , shared which common foods and drinks can interfere with tablets. He explained: "As pharmacists, our goal is to help people understand how to use medications safely and effectively, and food plays a bigger role than many people realise.

"Even choices we think are healthy, like fruits, vegetables, or supplements, can sometimes

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