Banned foods with low immune system

Catkins1971

Hi. I’ve heard that if you have a low immune system (like me with being on Rituximab), you shouldn’t have certain foods/drinks like Actimel or soft cheeses. Has anyone else come across this please? Thanks

stickywicket

This is about methotrexate but, I think, would apply to other immunosuppressants. https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/methotrexate/ The 'common questions' bit at the end has one on foods. As I recall, soft cheeses, pate and too much coffee are best avoided.

Your local pharmacist might know more.

Catkins1971

Thanks. I’ll ask them too then.

jamieA

Hi @Catkins1971

I'm on the adalimumab biosimilar Amgevita. I was told that I shouldn't eat raw eggs, undercooked meat and poultry, soft cheese, blue cheese, pate and anything unpasteurised - these are listed on the NHS website.

https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/adalimumab/common-questions-about-adalimumab/#:~:text=take%20care%20with%20the%20types,at%20risk%20of%20getting%20infections

I can't see any recommendations on foods to avoid when taking rituximab on the NHS website.

Catkins1971

Thank you. I couldn’t find anything either. I’ll ask my rheumatologist I think too.