'Killer' grapefruit ...by
Dr. Rubens D.
'Killer' grapefruitGrapefruit is known to interact with certain medication
05 april 2009--The grapefruit diet “used by millions of women could be a killer” The Sun has reported. The newspaper says...
Will grapefruit help you with we ...by
Mark ..
Will grapefruit help you with weight loss ?
From what a study has found just recently, this would seem to be the case, the study done by the medicinal journal of foods, supports the fact grapefruit does help...
Statins on Sale: Is Generic Lipitor a Bargain?by
Dr. John L.
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But is Lipitor a bargain at 90% off? Yes and no.
Yes: if you have diagnosed heart disease, statins prevent one... disease, statins taken daily, as directed, prevent one heart attack (a nonfatal one) for every 60 patients...
Cholestrol Problems – Statins or No Statins?by
Mary Pougnet
There is an excellent article I just read on this subject, one that everyone should read, consider wisely and take charge of their own health. Too often drugs are prescribed without the patient being aware not only of the
Grapefruit Seed Extractby
Andrea Fabry
Oh the wonders of grapefruit seed extract.
We've used it as a nasal spray (highly diluted... have done nothing. Ketaconazole cream helped mildly and only temporarily.
I tried grapefruit seed extract...
February is National Grapefruit Monthby
Chris ..
Every one has his dayand the grapefruit is no exception. Welcome to !
I love grapefruit. I always have. Nothing tastes better in the morning than a fresh grapefruit with a cooked egg.
Grapefruit...
Grapefruit Juice Cocktailby
Ingrid ..
their refreshing tart and sweet range of citrus flavors. Grapefruit, whether it’s pink, red, golden, or white.... I like that grapefruits usually have few seeds and are high in dietary fiber.
A splash of tart tangy lime juice adds...
Tangelos and HIV med interactions?
I know that if you are on HIV meds you should not eat grapefruits but what about tangelos, a hybrid between grapefruit and tangerines?I found this reference online which saya fro statins, it is Ok... shown that unlike grapefruit, interactions with statins are not likely with tangelos, even though it is derived...crap
Grapefruit juice and cholesterol medication
and significantly participates in the breakdown of statins. Grapefruit can inhibit the activity of this intestinal cytochrome... to grapefruits, there have been no significant reports of them leading to harm with statins. Also, not all statins are subject to the effects of grapefruit. Pravastatin undergoes little breakdown...crap
Grapefruit and Meds for HIV
I'm taken Combivir and Sustiva for HIV. Is it ok to eat Grapefruit? Keith Henry, M.D. Grapefruit and Meds for HIV It is considered OK to consume grapefruit and Sustiva. Grapefruit can increase the rate of liver clearance of protease inhibitors (and other drugs like statins)so the general recommendation...crap
Is Grapefruit Safe to Eat When Taking a Statin Drug?
Lisa Nelson RD #8: Please clear up the confusion about grapefruit and medication! Is it safe for individuals taking medication for heart disease, such as Lipitor, to eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice? When is grapefruit not allowed?
Dr. Shelby-Lane: I am including information that may help answer your question...crap
Atripla and grapefruit (Soda)
I know you are not supposed to drink grapefruit juice while on atripla but what about the grapefruit soda fresca?I have been drinking it without realizing that it was actually made with grapefruit juice extract!! Keith Henry, M.D. Atripla and grapefruit (Soda) There is unlikely to be a clinically...crap
Grapefruit interaction ??
HOw does eating grapefruit or drinking grapefruit juice interfere with today's antiviral meds? Or has that become just an old wive's tale? I take Atripla, but I love grapefruit juice. Benjamin Young, M.D., Ph.D. Grapefruit interaction ?? Hello and thanks for your post.Unless your drinking a ton of grapefruit juice, there...crap
grapefruit and meds
can you eat red ruby grapefruit? with Provachal or Crestor?
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Grapefruit
Hello, I read about the danger of grapefruit while using medication. Is that always or should one avoid grapefruit in the hours around the moment when you take your pills? Keith Henry, M.D. Grapefruit That caution relates to the property of gratefruit whereby it can increase the rate that the liver clears...crap
grapefruit and hiv meds
Can grapefruit influence or alter the affect of Truvada or Isentress? Thanks Benjamin Young, M.D., Ph.D. grapefruit and hiv meds Hello and thanks for posting.Grapefruit has the potential to alter... levels of certain NNRTIs and protease inhibitors. One would need to consume huge volumes of grapefruit...crap
grapefruit and Atriple medication
Hello, I have been on atriple for almost 8month every nite religiuosly. Every morning I take Grapefruit juice is it safe. Joseph McGowan, M.D., F.A.C.P. grapefruit and Atriple medication Yes, that is fine. As long as you are not drinking jugs of it, also it is many hours apart so any interaction...crap