Question 1

i suffering with multiple kidneys stones. can i drink grape juice. some people saying grapefruit juice that have high oxalate levels?

Accepted Answer

See below: It is true that "some" studies have shown an increased risk of forming kidney stones with grapefruit juice though exact mechanism unclear. ??related to higher oxalate content. General guidelines for stone prevention include moderate protein intake, low sodium/salt, low oxalate, high citrate, normal calcium, and drinking enough clear liquids to generate 70-80 oz of urine per 24 hrs.

Question 2

ok, what's the truth about trazadone and citrus?  i can't have orange or grapefruit juice ever again?

Accepted Answer

Interaction: Grapefruit and grapefruit juice inhibits an enzyme in the liver that is responsible for breaking down certain medications, so combining them leads to an increase in the level of that medicine in the blood with potentially grave consequences. So better discuss the issue with your doctor,  dosage may be worked out in special circumstances.

Question 3

how does grapefruit juice help you nutritionally?

Accepted Answer

Grapefruit juice: Can be part of a healthful diet, because it contains vitamin c and potassium that your body needs to function well. It also is high in antioxidants -- and pink grapefruit has lycopene in it.  Eating the whole fruit is healthier than drinking the strained juice -- your body enjoys the fiber, and the pectin can help lower cholesterol. &lt;a href=&quot;http://tinyurl.Com/5n3xx4&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot; target=&quot;_bl.

Question 4

is there an issue with hyzaar and grapefruit juice?

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Hyzaar grapefruit: No sure what you mean by issue?  Grapefruit can change the metabolism of some meds. Changes how liver clears meds.  I would go to Drugs.com and look this up for all meds you are taking. Especially CCBs.

Question 5

best to drink grapefruit juice before or after food?

Accepted Answer

Grapefruit juice: With food seems to be better due to the acidic nature of the juice.

Question 6

is grapefruit juice good to drink for the complexion?

Accepted Answer

Grapefruit juice: Contains vitamin c which is beneficial for the complexion. Caution must be taken, however, if you take any medications as grapefruit juice can cause some to be more active than expected, others less so. Generally a healthful diet promotes skin health. Use sunscreen & moisturizer daily to prevent dryness, sun damage, and wrinkles.

Question 7

does drinking grapefruit juice affect aee inhibitors?

Accepted Answer

Grapefruit Juice: Grapefruit juice blocks special enzymes in the wall of the small intestine that actually destroys many medications and prevents their absorption into the body. Thus, smaller amounts of the drugs get into the body than are ingested. When the action of this enzyme is blocked, more of the drugs get into the body and the blood levels of these medications increase. This can lead to toxic side effects.

Question 8

can i drink grapefruit juice one day before colonscopy?

Accepted Answer

This depends on what: other medications you are taking and on the colon preparation required by the gastroenterologist. Technically it would not be considered a "clear" liquid. It would be best to check with the health care provider performing the procedure as well as your primary health care provider regarding this concern.

Question 9

can you have grapefruit juice with levitra (vardenafil)?

Accepted Answer

No: Grapefruit juice  can ^ blood levels  of vardenafil.

Question 10

can i take arimidex (anastrozole) with grapefruit juice?

Accepted Answer

No known interaction: Grape fruit juice does affect the liver enzymes which can alter drug metabolism. But Arimidex (anastrozole) is not one of these drugs so affected by liver enzymes. So I do not expect any significant problem from using gf-juice.

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