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What Are The Repercussions Of Consuming Grapefruit After Taking Medication For Parkinson's Disease?

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Posted on Wed, 14 Oct 2015
Question: I am taking medication for Parkinson's Disease. Can I eat grapefruit safely with this medication.
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Answered by Dr. Ajay Panwar (20 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
May be taken,if it doesn't worsen nausea.

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks for being on healthcaremagic.com.
I am Dr.Ajay Panwar,a neurologist,here to answer your query.

Yes,You can take Grapefruit.Grapefruit has been reported to be beneficial in retarding the Parkinson's disease progress in a few studies.However,it is well reported that there has been an issue of causing nausea with it.So,start taking it and if it worsens nausea in your case,you can stop it.

If you have any further questions,I shall be glad to have you in follow-up.

Regards
Dr.Ajay Panwar,
MD,DM(Neurology)
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What Are The Repercussions Of Consuming Grapefruit After Taking Medication For Parkinson's Disease?

Brief Answer: May be taken,if it doesn't worsen nausea. Detailed Answer: Hi XXXX, Thanks for being on healthcaremagic.com. I am Dr.Ajay Panwar,a neurologist,here to answer your query. Yes,You can take Grapefruit.Grapefruit has been reported to be beneficial in retarding the Parkinson's disease progress in a few studies.However,it is well reported that there has been an issue of causing nausea with it.So,start taking it and if it worsens nausea in your case,you can stop it. If you have any further questions,I shall be glad to have you in follow-up. Regards Dr.Ajay Panwar, MD,DM(Neurology)