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Is it true that a person taking prednisone regularly should avoid grapefruit, and if so - why? if not, what foods should be avoided? (dose is 10 mg)
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No: Grapefruit and grapefruit juice should not affect the metabolism and serum levels of prednisone. You may need to increase dietary intake of pyridoxine, vitamin c, vitamin d, folate, calcium, and phosphorus. Taking Prednisone may also require decreased dietary intake of sodium.
Answered 8/20/2020
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