Question 1

what is grapefruit juice good for?

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

Question 2

how does grapefruit juice help you nutritionally?

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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 3

grapefruit juice reacts very badly with some medications. which are they?

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Grapefruit/ juice: may interact with a # of meds to include:  Dexedrine, Adderall, Desoxyn, Ritalin,  Halcion, Versed, Mogodon,  Norvir, Zoloft, Lustral, Lipitor, Mevacor, Zocor, Buspar, Levothyroxine,Xanax, Doral, Valium, Verapamil, Prandon, Luvox, Codiene, Seroquel, Serzone, Oxycodone,  dextromethorphan, Viagra, Cialis, Levitra, (vardenafil) Trazodone, Tegretol, cisapride, etc. Ask your pharmacist for more info.

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

what in grapefruit juice causes you to lose weight?

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It doesn't: Grapefruit does not cause one to lose weight other than filling your stomach with a low calorie beverage. By doing this you help to keep your appetite in check.

Question 6

why does grapefruit juice often interact with medications?

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Grapefruit: http://www.rxlist.com/grapefruit-page3/supplements.htm.  The grapefruit may ^ the effects of many medications.

Question 7

grapefruit juice might interact with medications please elaborate!, what to do?

Accepted Answer

Check with pharmacis: There are many medications that should not be taken with grapefruit juice, please speak with your pharmacist about specific ones.

Question 8

hi. i heard that grapefruit juice can be a problem with my artovastin pills. is that true? thanks

Accepted Answer

Yes: Grapefruit and grapefruit juice may increase the absorption of Atorvastatin from the GI tract causing more of the drug to end up in the bloodstream. This may lead to increased adverse effects on the liver and kidney. It's best not to drink grapefruit juice or eat grapefruits, tangelos, or seville oranges while you're on the medication.

Question 9

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 10

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.

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