A 49-year-old member asked:
Is it bad to drink grapefruit juice for 4 days while on birth control?
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Dr. Jose Abreuanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 35 years experience
No: Never heard of any type of contraindication between grapefruit juice and ocp.
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Will grapefruit juice affect my Nexplanon birth control implant?
Dr. Lori Semelanswered
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Grapefruit juice: It is possible that grapefruit juice can effect the effectiveness of the hormones from the implant. I would avoid drinking it, as it decreases it effe... Read More
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A 29-year-old male asked:
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?
Dr. Amandeep Kauranswered
Family Medicine 12 years experience
It should be fine: No interaction identified with this combination.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Help please! is drinking grapefruit juice a good way to lose some weight quickly?
Dr. Robert Nelsonanswered
Family Medicine 38 years experience
Quick is not best: Grapefruit juice and similar pro-metabolic agents can give you an advantage, if you are doing the basics right: high fiber, lower simple carb, high qu... Read More
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A 46-year-old female asked:
Can you drink grapefruit juice while taking klonopin (clonazepam).. I do not do it often..
Dr. Krishna Kumaranswered
Psychiatry 57 years experience
Klonopin (clonazepam) effects: I commend you for your desire for Good Health by seeking information.
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A 35-year-old female asked:
I am taking lexapro (escitalopram) 10mg. Is it safe to drink grapefruit juice with this medication?
Dr. Alvin Linanswered
Geriatrics 32 years experience
Yes: Check out http://www.drugs.com/food-interactions/escitalopram,lexapro.html which only shows potential for an interaction w/alcohol. Colleagues here sa... Read More
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