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Also indexed as:Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Yeast (Brewer’s)
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Interactions with Supplements, Foods, & Other Compounds

Because it contains a highly biologically active form of chromium, supplementation with brewer’s yeast could potentially enhance the effects of drugs for diabetes (e.g., insulin or other blood sugar-lowering agents) and possibly lead to hypoglycemia. Therefore, people with diabetes taking these medications should supplement with chromium or brewer’s yeast only under the supervision of a doctor.

Interactions with Medicines

Certain medicines interact with this supplement.

What Are Drug Interactions
Types of interactions:beneficial= Beneficialadverse= Adversecheck= Check
dnicon_BeneficialReplenish Depleted Nutrients

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dnicon_BeneficialReduce Side Effects
Amoxicillin
AmoxicillinPotassium Clavulanate
Ampicillin
Azithromycin
Aztreonam
Bacampicillin
Bacitracin
Cefaclor
Cefazolin
Cefdinir
Cefepime
Cefoperazone
Cefotaxime
Cefotetan
Cefoxitin
Cefpodoxime
Cefprozil
Ceftazidime
Ceftriaxone
Cefuroxime
Cephalothin
Cephapirin
Ciprofloxacin
Clarithromycin
Clindamycin
Cloxacillin
Dapsone
Demeclocycline
Dicloxacillin
Doxycycline
Erythromycin
Gentamicin
Imipenem-Cilastatin
Levofloxacin
Meropenem
Mezlocillin
Minocycline
Nafcillin
Neomycin
Netilmicin
Nitrofurantoin
Ofloxacin
Oxacillin
Penicillin V
Piperacillin
Piperacillin-Tazobactam
Silver Sulfadiazine
Streptomycin
Sulfacetamide
Sulfamethoxazole
Sulfasalazine
Sulfisoxazole
Tetracycline
Tobramycin
Trimethoprim
Trimethoprim/ Sulfamethoxazole
Triple Sulfa
Troleandomycin
dnicon_BeneficialSupport Medicine
Amikacin
Ampicillin with Sulbactam
Cefamandole
Cefixime
dnicon_AvoidReduces Effectiveness

none

dnicon_AvoidPotential Negative Interaction

none

dnicon_CheckExplanation Required

none

The Drug-Nutrient Interactions table may not include every possible interaction. Taking medicines with meals, on an empty stomach, or with alcohol may influence their effects. For details, refer to the manufacturers’ package information as these are not covered in this table. If you take medications, always discuss the potential risks and benefits of adding a supplement with your doctor or pharmacist.
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