Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
My pharmacist said i would have to drink like a gallon of grapefruit juice for any interaction to become an issue. is this true?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Juice: every person and drug is different. Don't take a chance
Answered 8/4/2014
3.8k views
Thank
Depends: Depends on what medication you are talking about. For the cholesterol meds, there is an interaction that affects the action of the med. it is best not to drink grapefruit juice at the time you take your cholesterol med. good luck!
Answered 9/29/2016
3.8k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Can you ever drink grapefruit juice while taking lipatore?
6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Help please! is drinking grapefruit juice a good way to lose some weight quickly?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
How should I drink espom salt for a good cleansing . Do i mix it with fresh grapefruit juice ?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I am taking atorvastatin. Can I eat a small amount of grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Are you not supposed to drink grapefruit juice when taking Valium or xanax (alprazolam)?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
Will I be ok if I drink a sports drink that has grapefruit juice in the ingredients in the morning then at night take my zyprexa? Bad Interactions?
Best to drink grapefruit juice before or after food?
Is grapefruit juice good to drink for the complexion?
Does drinking grapefruit juice affect aee inhibitors?
Can I drink grapefruit juice one day before colonscopy?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
