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Why mixing grapefruit with antidepressants can be dangerous
- Grapefruit can interact with many medications, so patients should inform their doctors about their grapefruit consumption according to Dr. Nicole James.
- Grapefruit contains compounds, including furanocoumarins and flavonoids, that inhibit the enzyme cytochrome P450 3A4, which is important for drug metabolism.
- By blocking this enzyme, grapefruit causes drugs to remain intact in the gut, leading to higher blood levels of the medication than intended.
- Certain drugs, such as statins and antidepressants including sertraline, have warnings against grapefruit consumption due to risks like muscle problems and increased drug levels.
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Why mixing grapefruit with antidepressants can be dangerous
Researchers say grapefruit blocks enzyme CYP3A4, which breaksdown statins and antidepressants.
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