"Brooklyn1" > wrote in message
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> Nancy2 wrote:
>>
>>This certainly isn't new news....I read articles on interactions like this
>>years ago. I guess people need to be reminded. Doctors who prescribe any
>>drugs should talk about interactions...many don't. Many pharmacists do,
>>though.
>
> My pharmacist explained to me that the offending part of the
> grapefruit is in the rind. Grapefruit juice is made by squeezing the
> rind so the juice is problematic but it's perfectly fine to eat fresh
> grapefruit pulp, just don't eat the rind.

Shelly, I would drop your pharmacist and consult some reputable
medical people. Your pharmacist is dead wrong. DEAD wrong.

http://www.drugs.com/slideshow/grape...s-1028#slide-1

Love Grapefruit Juice? Drug Interactions Are Numerous.

Grapefruit (Citrus paradisi) is nutritious fruit full of vitamin C,
antioxidants, and a tangy-sweet flavor. However, research points
to over 85 drug interactions - 43 of which may be serious -
with grapefruit.

Medications can interact with all forms of grapefruit -
the fresh fruit, juice or even the frozen concentrate can result
in problems. Interactions may occur with commonly used drugs -
such as those that lower cholesterol, treat high blood
pressure, or fight cancer.

pavane