Wednesday, November 8, 2017

The Use of Statins Combined with Grapefruit Effects

A lot of adults over 40 take high cholesterol medicine. Most often, it is a statin drug. Among people who may have other cardiovascular risk factors an un-wanted interaction between a statin and another medication can occur. You should tell all your health care providers what medications you currently take including over-the-counter drugs and supplements. It also helps to use the same pharmacy for all your prescriptions.

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Be aware that Grapefruit contains things that alter how your body processes statins. Not all statins are affected equally by grapefruit juice. If you are a fan of grapefruit juice you might want to switch to a statin that's less affected. If you can't switch, it is probably okay to enjoy a small glass of grapefruit juice. To be on the safe side, check with your doctor and avoid taking your pills with grapefruit  juice.

Big effectLittle/ no effect
atorvastatin (Lipitor)
lovastatin (Mevacor)
simvastatin (Zocor)
fluvastatin (Lescol)
pitavastatin (Livalo)
pravastatin (Pravachol)
rosuvastatin (Crestor)

Source: Harvard Heart Newsletters

Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. The information in this article is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. All health concerns should be addressed by a qualified health care professional.  The article content is offered as a resource for healthier lifestyles.

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