There are several studies about grapefruit and statin interaction, and recent ones suggest that moderate grapefruit consumption can be compatible with taking lovastatin and other statin drugs. Alternative statins like rosuvastatin (Crestor), pravastatin (Pravachol), pitavastatin (Livalo) or fluvastatin (Lescol) do not have this potential adverse interaction with grapefruit. This is an issue only for lovastatin (Mevacor) and simvastatin (Zocor, or Vytorin) and typically is only problematic at the highest dosages. Only certain statin medications interact negatively with grapefruit. Severe side effects are rare, but can include muscle fiber breakdown and kidney injury. Side effects from grapefruit-statin interaction are typically mild, such as increase in muscle and joint pain.
Problems can occur for those who are sensitive to statin medications or those who have kidney disease or other illnesses. When statin takers eat large amounts of grapefruit, the level of statins in their blood can increase, raising the possibility of side effects. Grapefruit contains a chemical that can interfere with your body’s ability to break down or metabolize certain statin medications. High dosages are correlated with increased side effects. And statins help keep LDL levels in check for those patients who find simple diet and lifestyle changes are not enough.Īs with any medication, taking the correct dose of statins is important. Statin medications work steadily and reliably to help regulate LDL levels - even if you come up short on exercise or indulge in a slice of cheesecake once too often. It’s true that changing your diet and lifestyle can help bring down LDL levels, but sticking to a strict diet and exercise regimen isn’t easy.
#Grapefruit your man plus#
Shout Outs and Snobb Costas are in the house as well plus plenty of fun extras. Both Down Episode 33 – Beer For My Horses – Grab you a grapefruit and get in a comfy chair its time for Both Down! While the World Cup might be over it lives on one more month in our first segment of the show, we also talk about League Fluff with Team Re-Creation, and then wrap up with a first look of the Foul Play expansion for Blood Bowl Team Manager.