Grapefruit juice is already listed as a substance to avoid when taking QT-prolonging medications because it increases the toxicity of many drugs. Investigators have now confirmed the QT-prolonging ...

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SAN FRANCISCO, CA—Consuming a large quantity of grapefruit juice has effects on the QT interval in healthy adults similar to those seen with moxifloxacin, an antibiotic with known QT-prolonging ...

The number of drugs affected by grapefruit juice is increasing Grapefruit juice, already known to increase the toxicity of certain drugs, has now been found to have an opposite but equally harmful ...

In a small, early clinical trial, researchers at the University of Chicago Medical Center have found that combining eight ounces of grapefruit juice with the drug rapamycin can increase drug levels, ...

Pomegranate juice, like grapefruit juice, may pose health risks with drugs. April 23, 2009— -- Recently, I talked about a study on "Good Morning America" showing that although statins effectively ...

Grapefruit is considered a very healthy food because it's a good source of fiber, vitamins A and C, potassium and antioxidants — but there are times when people should avoid the sour citrus. If a ...

Q: I told my endocrinologist that I wanted to stop taking my statin due to reports about serious side effects. He said, “I’ll make you a deal, pal: I’ll cut your dose in half, and you start taking ...

Grapefruit juice, long known to have dangerous interactions with numerous prescription medications, appears to actually improve the use of a promising cancer drug. Researchers at University of Chicago ...

Grapefruit can be a nutritious fruit choice for people with diabetes. However, note your overall intake and beware of medication interactions.

Cialis is one of the most well-known medications for treating ED approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), but if you want to take it safely, you’d better watch your consumption of one ...

April 21 -- MONDAY, April 20 (HealthDay News) -- Grapefruit juice boosts the anti-cancer effects of the drug rapamycin, according to a small study that included 25 patients with advanced solid tumors, ...