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A member asked:

Recently started taking adco alzam and have read i should stop eating grapefruits while on it......i usually have half a grapefruit in the morning. is there a real danger in me eating half a fruit while on these meds?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Side effects: Grapefruit or grapefruit juice that is taken in while one is on Alprazolam may increase risk for side effects like slower breathing or sedation.

Dr Singh and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 9/11/2019

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