UK health alert as people taking sertraline told to avoid this drinkSertraline, an antidepressant used to treat depression and various other mental health conditions, is one of the most frequently prescribed medications in the UKView 3 Images The NHS issued a warning about drinking a specific drink if you take sertraline (Image: Getty)People taking a widely prescribed medication have been urged to avoid a specific drink owing to serious health concerns. View 3 Images Grapefruit juice can interact with dozens of medications including sertraline (Image: Getty)The NHS states on its website that people taking sertraline should steer clear of grapefruit juice. "Do not drink grapefruit juice while taking sertraline," the health service cautions. Furthermore, the NHS warned that people taking sertraline should steer clear of alcohol consumption. The health service explained: "It's also best to avoid drinking alcohol while taking sertraline because it can stop the medicine working properly."