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Why no grapefruit with statin drugs

By Anonymous April 10, 2018 - 4:16pm
 
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Hello Anon

Thank you for writing.

Grapefruit enzymes interfere/react with several medications, including statins, by causing the blood levels of these medications to increase. This can be toxic.
Best,
Susan

April 10, 2018 - 4:32pm
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