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When Amlodipine is mixed with grapefruit juice, it can lead to increased levels of the medication in the bloodstream. Grapefruit juice inhibits certain enzymes in the liver that are responsible for metabolizing Amlodipine, potentially enhancing its effects and leading to a higher risk of side effects, such as low blood pressure. It is generally advised to avoid grapefruit and grapefruit juice while taking Amlodipine to ensure proper medication levels and reduce the risk of adverse effects.
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Does grapefruit juice cause Stroke or seizure?
No the drinking of grapefruit juice can not cause stroke or seizure .
Can you take zithromycin after drinking grapefruit juice?
yes
What are the negative effects of drinking grapefruit juice?
The negative effects of drinking grapefruit juice include negative interactions with certain drugs, which increase blood levels of the drug to harmful levels. Grapefruit juice inhibits a chemical in the intestine needed to break down many drugs in the body, making the drug become more potent.
Does drinking plain lemon juice with out water do the same as drinking mixed with water?
Plain lemon juice is a fruit juice, albeit rather acidic like grapefruit juice. It does not count as water. Sucking on lemons can actually deteriorate the enamel of ones teeth. The benefits are very similar to grapefruit juice.
Is eating grapefruit the same as drinking grapefruit juice when taking lipitor eg half a grapefruit a day?
Studies up to now show that the juice and the fruit have both a significant interaction with some drugs (including lipitor).
Can you eat grapefruit while on phentermine?
According to the pharmacist at our local drugstore, he said you can eat a grapefruit, but he does not recommend drinking grapefruit juice because it would be too concentrated.
What happens if you drink grapefruit juice while having chemo?
Drinking grapefruit juice while undergoing chemotherapy can interfere with the metabolism of certain chemotherapy drugs. Grapefruit contains compounds that inhibit enzymes in the liver and intestines, leading to increased levels of these drugs in the bloodstream, which may enhance their effects and side effects. This can potentially lead to toxicity or reduced efficacy of the treatment. It's essential to consult with your healthcare provider before consuming grapefruit juice during chemotherapy.
Does sprite have grapefruit juice in it?
Sprite does not have grapefruit juice. There is a grapefruit juice which has sprite in it. You can add sprite to nearly any drink to make a spritzer.
Is grapefruit juice an inducer or inhibitor of enzymes?
Grapefruit juice is an inhibitor of enzymes.
Should you drink grapefruit juice with your medications?
No. Some medications give instructions not to have grapefruit juice with the medicine. I know statins are explicit about not having grapefruit juice.
Tomato juice is 10x more basic that grapefruit juice If the pH of grapefruit juice is 3 what is the pH of tomato juice?
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What is PH of grapefruit juice?
The pH level for grapefruit juice is between 3 - 3.3
