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A member asked:
I use a daily grapefruit extract facial scrub for acne prevention. being topical, will that have any effect on my daily statin med?
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No: The interaction between grapefruit and Atorvastatin is minor to begin with. Topical extract will have minimal, if any systemic absorption to have a significant interaction with other medications.
Answered 12/30/2014
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Doubtful effect: Grapefruit juice interacts with some statins like Lipitor (atorvastatin) and zocor but it requires substantial amounts(a few ounces) to have a significant effect of increasing the activity of the statin in your body. Crestor has a different enzyme system and does not interact with grapefruit juice.
Answered 10/8/2015
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