Do not eat or drink grapefruit if you're taking simvastatin. If you take atorvastatin, you can have grapefruit and grapefruit juice, but have it only
Do not eat or drink grapefruit if you're taking simvastatin. If you take atorvastatin, you can have grapefruit and grapefruit juice, but have it only
Food and certain medications can affect the absorption and metabolism of Lexapro. For example, taking Lexapro with grapefruit or grapefruit
Grapefruit and grapefruit juice can affect how some bipolar Lexapro (Escitalopram) Side Effects: What You Should Know.
Lexapro, grapefruit juice can affect Lexapro. Consuming grapefruit Your provider can help determine if Lexapro is right for you.
Food and certain medications can affect the absorption and metabolism of Lexapro. For example, taking Lexapro with grapefruit or grapefruit
Iirc grapefruit doesn't have interactions with Lexapro. Other meds like Prozac yeah, but not Lexapro. It has to do with an enzyme in grapefruit and how it impacts the drugs break down in your liver. I know grapefruit doesn't interact specifically with Lexapro though.
But, if you wish to err on the side of caution, do not consume grapefruit or grapefruit juice if you take Lexapro. Grapefruit prevents your body s CYP34A enzyme from metabolizing medication. If you combine Lexapro with grapefruit, you will end up with extra Lexapro in your system.
Do not eat or drink grapefruit if you're taking simvastatin. If you take atorvastatin, you can have grapefruit and grapefruit juice, but have it only
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I grant that the effect is real, as many women on Lexapro have found, but its administration has to be subtle.