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What Are The Repercussions Of Consuming Grapefruit Juice After Taking Amiodarone And Vagifem?

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Posted on Wed, 18 Jan 2017
Question: Does any of these meds dictate not eating Grapefruit? Amiodarone, Minoxidil, Levothtroxine, Metoprolol, Vagifem
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Answered by Dr. Benard Shehu (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Following advice...

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking!
I read your query and understood your concerns.

The grapefruit interact with Amiodarone and Vagifem by potentiating their effects (including side effects).

If your mother was my patients I would recommend to avoid taking Vagiem on the same daz and to take Amiodarone half dose.

Wish you health!
Dr. Shehu
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What Are The Repercussions Of Consuming Grapefruit Juice After Taking Amiodarone And Vagifem?

Brief Answer: Following advice... Detailed Answer: Hi and thank you for asking! I read your query and understood your concerns. The grapefruit interact with Amiodarone and Vagifem by potentiating their effects (including side effects). If your mother was my patients I would recommend to avoid taking Vagiem on the same daz and to take Amiodarone half dose. Wish you health! Dr. Shehu