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Can you drink grapefruit juice in morning and take lipitor in evening?
Is it alright if u take grapefruit extract with statin medications? Is it alright if u take statins in the evening and grapefruit juice in the morning?
Can you drink grapefruit juice and take crestor?
Yes you can take grapefruit with tricor. Tricor coming under fibreate family not the statin family. You should limit grapefruit juice and fresh grapefruit consumption while taking statins, as grapefruit can interfere with the liver's ability to metabolize these medications.
Can you eat grapefruit while taking chlorthalidone?
I am on Depakote, Clonazepam (Klonopin),Concerta & Prilosec and was concerned about eating grapefruit while on these medications (as I've heard that there can be a negative response while taking some medications and grapefruit together)...~ I just called my pharmacist and listed all these medications for her, and she said that they are ALL FINEto take while eating grapefruit. YAY!~ She went on to say that mostly, there is a concern with taking cholesterol-lowering medications and eating grapefruit. ~ SO, if you are taking: DEPAKOTE, KLONOPIN (Clonazepam), Concerta, or Prilosec (Omeprazole), NO WORRIES! EAT YOUR GRAPEFRUIT & ENJOY!
Can you take ambien and grapefruit juice?
It is generally advisable to avoid grapefruit juice while taking Ambien (zolpidem). Grapefruit juice can interfere with the enzymes that metabolize certain medications, potentially increasing their effects and side effects. This interaction may lead to increased sedation and other complications. Always consult with a healthcare professional before combining medications with grapefruit juice.
How grapefruit causes hypertension?
Grapefruit does NOT cause hypertension (high blood pressure) however, if a person already has hypertension and is taking medication for it, they should check with their doctor or pharmacist before eating grapefruit at the same time they take their medication because grapefruit can interfere with how some medications work.
What foods cant you at when drinking medicine?
There are a number of specific food and medication combinations that are "contra-indicated", meaning that you shouldn't take them together. Many medications don't mix well with alcohol. Certain medicines can be somewhat neutralized by drinking grapefruit juice. Your pharmacist will be able to tell you if any of your medications should not be taken with certain foods.
Can you eat grapefruit while taking thyroid medicine?
Dunno, not a doctor, but there is a lot of info available about how calcium, iron, aluminum (indigestion tabs) and several other substances may interfere with thyroxine. There is also material on the net about the interactions with which grapefruit may be connected.
What blood pressure pills should not be taken with grapefruit?
You should take Viagra For high blood pressure, it is good because you can take it with grapefruit. Grapefruit increases the effectiveness of blood pressure pills, therefore, the normal dosage that you take without grapefruit will become an overdose with grapefruit.
Can you eat grapefruit and take warafin?
Yes, it will not affect your Warfarin. However, anything high in Vitamin K (dark green vegetables, cranberries etc) should be avoided as it can exacerbate the effect of Warfarin and other blood thinning medications.
What is in grapefruit that makes it interact with medicines?
Grapefruit contains compounds known as furanocoumarins, specifically bergamottin and dihydroxybergamottin, which inhibit the activity of an enzyme called CYP3A4 in the intestines. This enzyme is responsible for metabolizing many medications. When CYP3A4 is inhibited by grapefruit compounds, it can lead to higher levels of certain drugs in the bloodstream, potentially causing adverse effects or toxicity. It is important to be cautious of grapefruit-drug interactions and consult with a healthcare professional if you have any concerns.
Can you have grapefruit and take ramipril?
Avoid eating grapefruit while taking Atenolol.
Is it safe to eat grapefruit while taking simvastatin?
yes. but you can't take it with grapefruit.
