Is it OK to eat grapefruit with blood pressure medicine?
Grapefruit contains compounds that may interfere with how your body absorbs some drugs, including some blood pressure medicines. It can leave too much or too little of the drug in your bloodstream, which may be dangerous. Always ask your doctor or pharmacist if grapefruit could affect the medicine you’re taking.
What blood pressure meds should not be taken with grapefruit?
Only some medicines interact with grapefruit. Examples include medicines for: High cholesterol: atorvastatin (one brand: Lipitor) and simvastatin (one brand: Zocor) High blood pressure: felodipine (one brand: Plendil), nifedipine (one brand: Procardia), and nisoldipine (one brand: Sular)
Can you eat grapefruit with indapamide?
Grapefruit and juice: Don’t eat or drink grapefruit or its juice when you are on indapamide as it can increase the side effects of this drug.
Does grapefruit lower blood pressure quickly?
Studies have shown that eating grapefruit every day can lower systolic blood pressure by as much as five points. This may be due to grapefruit’s high levels of potassium, which neutralize the negative effects of sodium (a common cause of hypertension).
Why does grapefruit affect medication?
Many drugs are broken down (metabolized) with the help of a vital enzyme called CYP3A4 in the small intestine. Grapefruit juice can block the action of intestinal CYP3A4, so instead of being metabolized, more of the drug enters the blood and stays in the body longer. The result: too much drug in your body.
Why is indapamide taken in the morning?
Indapamide is prescribed for high blood pressure (hypertension). It is best taken in the morning. Any side-effects are usually mild. The most common are a skin rash, feeling sick (nausea), and feeling dizzy….About indapamide.
| Type of medicine | An antihypertensive |
|---|---|
| Used for | High blood pressure |
What foods should be avoided when taking indapamide?
There’s no specific food or drink you need to avoid, but try to follow a balanced diet to help your blood pressure. Low-salt (or low-sodium) diets are not recommended when taking indapamide because the medicine can cause low levels of salt in your body.