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What Are The Repercussions Of Consuming Grapefruit Juice After Taking Amiodarone And Vagifem?
Question: Does any of these meds dictate not eating Grapefruit? Amiodarone, Minoxidil, Levothtroxine, Metoprolol, 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
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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