What foods should I avoid if I take theophylline?

F. Michael Gloth, III

Geriatric Medicine

If you take theophylline (used to treat some respiratory diseases), avoid:

High fat foods because they increase theophylline absorption.
High carbohydrate foods because they decrease theophylline absorption.

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