Is there any risk of eating a grapefruit while you're on the pill?
2007-05-01 10:12:31 · 9 answers · asked by Liz 4 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
Yes, there is a risk. Check the list in the first link below, which lists medications that react badly with grapefruit juice. Birth control medications are definitely included. You should ask your doctor about the specific brand you are using, because it is possible there are some brands that are safe.
2007-05-01 10:24:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Normally you are not supposed to eat or drink grapefruit while you are on any kind of medication, since there is something in the grapefruit that makes you absorb the medication faster (meaning that you are effectively getting a larger initial dose of medication than what the doctor intended).
2007-05-01 10:18:15 · answer #2 · answered by Randy G 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Grapefruit and grapefruit juice do interact with many types of medication to increase the rate at which the medication is absorbed by the bloodstream. I don't think birth control pills are affected, though.
2007-05-01 10:16:30 · answer #3 · answered by JLynes 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I have never had any issue....the only things I know of that can disrupt the pill's effectiveness are certain antibiotics or not taking it faithfully.
The paper insert that comes with your pills can clarify, but I've never heard of that, nor gotten pregnant after eating a grapefruit on the pill.
2007-05-01 10:16:58 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2016-10-18 05:07:04 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know grapefruit lessens the effectiveness of some medication, you may want to ask your pharmicist.
2007-05-01 11:02:26 · answer #6 · answered by Lori B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have never heard of that! and i dont think that is true because i always eat grapefruits and im on the pill! but if youre still concerned, i would call your doctor.
2007-05-01 10:17:17 · answer #7 · answered by M 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Try as I might, I can't figure out any reason why there would be a risk! I would think you are safe.
2007-05-01 10:16:08 · answer #8 · answered by kj 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
no
2007-05-01 10:15:30 · answer #9 · answered by Tracy B 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋