Often-prescribed medicines that can interact with grapefruit include medicines that:
However, if you like grapefruit and want to continue to enjoy it, ask your
An interaction can occur even if you eat or drink a small amount of grapefruit
Summary: Drug interactions are reported among 9 people who take Furosemide and Grapefruit
Grapefruit juice-felodipine interaction increases with increasing frequency and amount of grapefruit juice ingestion, hence it has been determined that an interval
This may increase the risk of serious side effects such as Wernicke's
Of the total drug interactions, 25 are major, 439 are
Furosemide is a diuretic that helps to eliminate excess salt and fluid from the body
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If you are taking methotrexate, you should completely avoid taking any antibiotic that contains trimethoprim-sulfa, such as Bactrim, Sulfatrim, and Septra
Always ensure a healthcare
Clinical research shows that grapefruit juice can inhibit CYP3A4 metabolism of drugs, causing increased drug levels and potentially increasing
“Certain foods and beverages can reduce, enhance or alter a drug’s absorption in the body, so you should talk to your health-care provider about whether to avoid these while furosemide formoterol
Meloxicam interacts with blood thinners, some antidepressants, and certain blood pressure medications
High-dose treatment of furosemide may elevate the serum levels of methotrexate and may
Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to Lasix (hives, difficult breathing, swelling in your face or throat) or a severe skin reaction (fever, sore throat, burning eyes, skin pain, red or purple skin rash with blistering and peeling)
Manufacturer advises caution
Secondly, grapefruit is one of nature’s natural diuretics and therefore grapefruit assists the body in release excess water weight retained within the body
The relevance of a particular drug interaction to a specific individual is difficult to determine
In addition, Health Canada is working with the drug manufacturers whose products are adversely effected by grapefruit, to ensure that the needed information is placed on the product label
You should notify your doctor if you have symptoms, such as weakness, tiredness, muscle pains or cramps