Question 1

does grapefruit juice really increase the effects of oxycodone?

Accepted Answer

No: grapefruit juice can interfere with certain enzymes in the liver that are involved with the metabolism of a number of drugs, and for that reasons many hospitals have eliminated grapefruit and its juice from their menus.  However, oxycodone is not one of those drugs.

Question 2

what is grapefruit juice good for?

Accepted Answer

Yes: In moderation. However it may interact with certain medications like Statins hence should be avoided while on such medications

Question 3

tramadol and grapefruit juice side effects?

Accepted Answer

Interactions.: Drugs.Com drug interaction checker did not show interactions between grapefruit juice and tramadol.

Question 4

can sweetened grapefruit juice help with weight loss?

Accepted Answer

No: Grapefruit juice doesn't cause or help with weight loss. It tastes good and is healthy, but you need to eat less, exercise more to lose weight. The grapefruit juice calories have to be included in your intake of calories. You have to burn off 3500 more than you take in to lose a pound. Talk to a good registered dietitian.

Question 5

can i drink grapefruit juice with hydrochlorothiazide?

Accepted Answer

Yes : No interaction.

Question 6

can you take grapefruit juice while taking blood pressure pills?

Accepted Answer

Not with all: Grapefruit juice can block some of the metabolic enzymes responsible for limiting absorption of calcium channel blockers such as Procardia (nifedipine) and others.  This results in enhanced effects of the medication, with levels in the body being much higher than intended.  This can be dangerous.  Your pharmacist can help you determine if your anti-hypertensive medication is in this category.

Question 7

can you drink grapefruit juice with taking crestor (rosuvastatin)?

Accepted Answer

Yes you can: Statin (short for a class cholesterol drug with generic/medical name ending with statin such as Atorvastatin (lipitor) or Simvastatin (zocor) or Rosuvastatin (crestor).  Zocor (simvastatin) has significant interaction with grapefruit/juice but fortunately Crestor should be fine. So, drink on. Eat well, exercise regularly, and follow-up wit doc for periodic lab testing/monitoring. Good luck.

Question 8

should i take grapefruit juice for a whole month to increase cervical mucus?

Accepted Answer

No data to back up: Many women swear that grapefruit juice helps to increase the quality of cervical mucus, though there is not a whole lot of data to back these claims up. However, there are literally thousands of women that swear by grapefruit juice, so its worth a try if you are willing. If nothing else, grapefruit juice will get more fluids in you, which will help product more fertile mucus!

Question 9

i am taking atorvastatin. can i eat a small amount of grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice?

Accepted Answer

No: it can cause side effects unto 3 days for Atorvastatin, Lovastatin, and Simvastatin.

if u want to take Gf or juice, change statin to Rosuvstatin, fluvastatin or pravastatin. these do not inter act with GF

Question 10

will there be any negative consequences of drinking grapefruit juice on lipitor (atorvastatin)?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Grapefruit juice can interfere with Lipitor (atorvastatin) breakdown thereby increasing the concentration and potency of Lipitor (atorvastatin) which can have negative consequences.

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