misconceptions about grapefruit juice interactions
May 2008
There are still misconceptions about grapefruit juice interactions.
We've known for years that grapefruit blocks enzymes in the stomach...and increases levels of some calcium channel blockers (felodipine [Plendil], etc), statins (lovastatin [Mevacor], simvastatin [Zocor]), and other drugs.
But misunderstandings still cloud the best way to handle this.
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