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The therapist named the drugs that are dangerous to use together with grapefruits and juice.
Grapefruit has many benefits. But some medications don't mix well with the substances this fruit is rich in. The therapist named the most harmful and dangerous combinations.
Furanocoumarins. These substances block the production of cytochrome, which is needed for the splitting and subsequent absorption of medicinal components. It is dangerous because their concentration in the blood increases and side effects occur as with an overdose.
Flavonoids. These substances give the fruit a bright color. By themselves, pigments are harmless, but in combination with some drugs are also dangerous, because they lead to inhibition of metabolism and overdose of active substances of the drug.
At the same time, negative consequences of the combination of grapefruit and drugs can arise from a glass of juice or half a fruit. It is especially harmful to children and pensioners, people who have chronic diseases, who drink alcohol and those who take several drugs at once.
According to Harald Stertz and Mary Huber, specialists of the medical center in Berlin, grapefruit and other citrus fruits, as well as juice from them, cannot be used categorically with the following drugs.
More than 80 medicines are known, which are harmful to combine with grapefruit. Let's note the most dangerous of them. We advise you to study this list.
Artemisinin (from malaria and blood parasites). In case of joint use with cirus, it can cause nausea, severe vomiting and liver problems.
Buspirone (antidepressant). Tachycardia, vision problems, drowsiness, shortness of breath may appear.
Sildenafil (Viagra). Grapefruit can cause an overdose of these prescription drugs and lead to a heart attack.
Caffeine (a tonic). A severe migraine and increased heart rate may occur.
Losartan (heart medication). The rate of assimilation of the active components of the medicine decreases and there will be no therapeutic effect.
Erythromycin (antibiotic). There are side symptoms - nausea, vomiting, severe diarrhea, urticaria.
Contraceptives. Some oral contraceptives lose their effectiveness when taken together with grapefruit and juice. What can cause an unplanned pregnancy. Always discuss this with your gynecologist.
The question arises, why can't you eat grapefruit now if you take some pills?
– No, of course not. This fruit is healthy and you don't need to eliminate it from your diet. It is important to eat grapefruit or its juice five hours before taking the medication, – explained the therapist.
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The therapist named the drugs that are dangerous to use together with grapefruits and juice.
Grapefruit has many benefits. But some medications don't mix well with the substances this fruit is rich in. The therapist named the most harmful and dangerous combinations.
Furanocoumarins. These substances block the production of cytochrome, which is needed for the splitting and subsequent absorption of medicinal components. It is dangerous because their concentration in the blood increases and side effects occur as with an overdose.
Flavonoids. These substances give the fruit a bright color. By themselves, pigments are harmless, but in combination with some drugs are also dangerous, because they lead to inhibition of metabolism and overdose of active substances of the drug.
At the same time, negative consequences of the combination of grapefruit and drugs can arise from a glass of juice or half a fruit. It is especially harmful to children and pensioners, people who have chronic diseases, who drink alcohol and those who take several drugs at once.
According to Harald Stertz and Mary Huber, specialists of the medical center in Berlin, grapefruit and other citrus fruits, as well as juice from them, cannot be used categorically with the following drugs.
More than 80 medicines are known, which are harmful to combine with grapefruit. Let's note the most dangerous of them. We advise you to study this list.
Artemisinin (from malaria and blood parasites). In case of joint use with cirus, it can cause nausea, severe vomiting and liver problems.
Buspirone (antidepressant). Tachycardia, vision problems, drowsiness, shortness of breath may appear.
Sildenafil (Viagra). Grapefruit can cause an overdose of these prescription drugs and lead to a heart attack.
Caffeine (a tonic). A severe migraine and increased heart rate may occur.
Losartan (heart medication). The rate of assimilation of the active components of the medicine decreases and there will be no therapeutic effect.
Erythromycin (antibiotic). There are side symptoms - nausea, vomiting, severe diarrhea, urticaria.
Contraceptives. Some oral contraceptives lose their effectiveness when taken together with grapefruit and juice. What can cause an unplanned pregnancy. Always discuss this with your gynecologist.
The question arises, why can't you eat grapefruit now if you take some pills?
– No, of course not. This fruit is healthy and you don't need to eliminate it from your diet. It is important to eat grapefruit or its juice five hours before taking the medication, – explained the therapist.
