We all love starting the day with a fresh cup of coffee—especially if it feels like the only way to wake up. But if you take certain medications, that caffeine hit might actually reduce their effectiveness—or even cause unwanted side effects. Understanding the risks of mixing medications with coffee could save your health and your peace of mind. We’ve identified three commonly prescribed drugs where timing (and avoiding coffee altogether) matters significantly. Once you know which meds are affected, you can make smart choices—and get the benefit you expect from your prescriptions.
