Is it true that you are not supposed to eat grapefruit if you are on Lipitor for cholesterol?

Answer 1

maybe or yes

Answer 2

From the studies I've read - grapefruit extends the "half-life" of lipitor if eaten within 2-4 hours of taking the drug. What is bad about that is it does not dilute lipitor - it, in fact, makes lipitor's effects last longer - for those who suffer from the negative side effects that would be bad. But once you are off lipitor - grapefruit would no longer have any effect. Unless, and this is the kicker question - does lipitor actually stay in your system. According to research reports where scientists used mice to study the muscle loss effects of lipitor - the lipitor left the mice after about 8 weeks. According to scientists, 1 mouse week is equal to one human year - or thereabout. (Like 1 dog year = 7 human years, etc.) I don't know how true this is, but if lipitor is still in the system that long, then I would think grapefruit would be off the diet for years to come.
Taken from: http://www.rxlist.com/rxboard/lipitor.pl?read=728

Answer 3

Yes, it is true. At the below link it states " Grapefruit and grapefruit juice may interact with Lipitor. The interaction could lead to potentially dangerous effects. Discuss the use of grapefruit and grapefruit juice with your doctor. Do not increase or decrease the amount of grapefruit products in your diet without first talking to your doctor"

Answer 4

You can have grapefruit a couple of hours apart from the lipitor or statin. You should not take the statin with grapefruit juice. It increases the absorption of the statin from the gut. Call your pharmacist and ask him or her to verify this.

Answer 5

General rule of thumb is to avoid grapefruit in any form if taking statins. I believe the reason is that studies on the effects, pro and con, are inconclusive. For some, the consequences are quite negative, others there is no effect. Therefore, they play it down the middle and recommend avoiding grapefruit altogether. I take a mild maintenance dose of Vytorin and grapefruit doesn't seem to bother me, although I rarely take it (grapefruit)

Answer 6

Yes. Do not eat grapefruit. Oh, you could have a small glass now and then, but in general it is best if you avoid it. There are enzymes in grapefruit that interfere with your medication dosage. Just avoid it. Also, be extremely careful about alcohol intake as well.

Answer 7

i don't think you are suppose to take the lipitor with grapefruit juice. but to eat grapefruits i think you can. call a pharmacy and ask them they can tell you the true facts.

Answer 8

Yes it is true that you should not eat grapefruit with Lipidor and other cholesterol medication. It inhibits the ability of the medication to work.

Answer 9

I think so, my cousins husband is on Lipitor and I remember her saying this
Check with your Dr or Pharmacist to be certain!

Answer 10

Yes, this is true. Any meds ending is "statin" for the generic name counteract with grapefruit enzymes.