Grapefruit can also have this effect on some cholesterol-lowering statins, such as simvastatin (Zocor) and atorvastatin ...

While taking statins, do not eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice. Grapefruit can interfere with enzymes that metabolize statins. You can end up with too much of the medication circulating in ...

The NHS warns people on statins, generally used for cholesterol, and sertraline, an antidepressant, to avoid the fruit. It notes: “Grapefruit juice can affect some statins and increase your risk ...

Be careful with grapefruit. The juice contains certain chemicals that may interrupt how statins metabolize in your gut. While you don’t have to give up grapefruit, ask your doctor what amount is ...

The NHS specifically cautions those on two types of medication - statins, typically used for cholesterol, and sertraline, an antidepressant: "Grapefruit juice can affect some statins and ...

For example, the statins Lipitor (atorvastatin) and Zocor (simvastatin) can interact with grapefruit juice, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Although most people benefit from ...