2007-02-17 15:08:53 · 3 answers · asked by calibus1015 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
Grapefruit and grapefruit juice can actually make statins MORE effective! So if you're on a high dose, you run the risk of having it work TOO well, and potentially do some damage. If you're on a lower dose, you can probably have the occasional grapefruit and not worry about it.
2007-02-17 15:18:01 · answer #1 · answered by kittenpie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because the grapefruit or GF juice blocks the medicine from working. If you want a more detailed explaination call a local pharmacist. They will answer any question about medicine for free. Call a local 24 hr pharmacy and ask to speak with the pharmacist.
I only know that grapefruit blocks the medicine from working because i work parttime in a pharmacy and i asked the pharmacist.
2007-02-17 15:24:55 · answer #2 · answered by Educated 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The grapefruit decreases the effectiveness of statins.
2007-02-17 15:16:33 · answer #3 · answered by 8p8a 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋