On Thu, 27 Jun 2013 23:37:58 -0400, Cheryl >
wrote:

>On 6/25/2013 11:46 PM, Polly Esther wrote:
>>
>> "pavane" <> 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
>> You bet your boots. We had some terrible reactions from DH's love of
>> grapefruit juice after his by-pass and subsequent prescriptions. Our
>> pharmacist (who is precious and appears to be about 15 years old)
>> explained the grapefruit juice deal. Might as well have tossed the
>> pills and taken a dose of napalm. Wondering why the dr hadn't mentioned
>> the problem, the young fellow said, "Well, some doctors don't study this
>> much." Great.
>
>Neither my doctor nor the pharmacist mentioned that interaction with the
>blood pressure med I just started taking. The pharmacy inserts a drug
>interaction pamphlet I guess assuming we read it all. So I'm especially
>glad to have read this. I don't eat much grapefruit but if I do, it's
>good to know.

You don't read it? Shame. Take responsibility for yourself.
There's lots of good info in those pamphlets. Like don't take within
6 hours of taking calcium, or take at night etc. You're paying for
the med, get the best of it. (end of scold) ;o)
Janet US