Whey Protein Drug Interactions

If certain medications are taken with whey protein, drug interactions may occur. Some of the medicines that can cause negative interactions include bisphosphonates, fluoroquinolones, and levodopa medications. Some of these drug interactions may alter the amount of the medications that are absorbed by the body, possibly decreasing their effectiveness. To avoid these problems, be sure to talk to your healthcare provider before taking whey protein with any other medicine, vitamin, or supplement.

An Introduction to Whey Protein Interactions

Even though it is a natural supplement, whey protein can potentially interact with several medicines. Some of these medicines that may lead to whey protein drug interactions include:
 
  • Bisphosphonates, such as:

 

 

  • Fluoroquinolone antibiotics, including (but not limited to):

 

 

 

 


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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;
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