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He is on levitra, (vardenafil) what is exactly the interaction if he drinks grapefruit and what happens to the medicine if is exposed to heat or direct light?..

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Dr. Julie Abbott answered

Specializes in Preventive Medicine

Toxic: The ingestion of grapefruit/grapefruit juice interferes with an enzyme needed to metabolize vardenafil/Levitra. If this enzyme is interfered with, then too much of the drug may build up in the blood stream & reach an unsafe level. Toxic effects of Levitra include abnormal vision and back pain. Conversely, I would presume that if exposed to heat or direct light the medication might be deactivated.

Answered 2/2/2015

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