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louise1 · 08-30-2009, 02:59 PM

I've just started taking Effexor and the information insert says to avoid eating grapefruit. It's one of my favourite fruits. Why the warning - what will happen?

analysisparalysis · 08-30-2009, 03:05 PM

I hear the two explode upon contact.

bowlingpins · 09-03-2009, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by louise1

I've just started taking Effexor and the information insert says to avoid eating grapefruit. It's one of my favourite fruits. Why the warning - what will happen?

Grapefruit inhibits the activity of a particular enzyme found in the intestine which is responsible for metabolizing many medications including Effexor. When grapefruit is taken concurrently with Effexor, levels of Effexor rise above what they should be at and there is risk of overdose toxicity.

britisharrow · 09-05-2009, 06:30 AM

Yes, it's a major danger sign, it sounds strange but stay away from grapefruits and grapefruit juice. As an overall guide, I would just stop gratefruit juice no matter what medication I am on. Try orange or apple instead.

08-30-2009, 02:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
louise1 Status: SAS Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Canada Gender: Female Posts: 6	Effexor and Grapefruit I've just started taking Effexor and the information insert says to avoid eating grapefruit. It's one of my favourite fruits. Why the warning - what will happen?

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analysisparalysis Status: SAS Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: washington, d.c. Gender: Male Posts: 22	I hear the two explode upon contact.

09-05-2009, 06:30 AM	#4 (permalink)
britisharrow Status: 3rd SAS Battalion Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Glasgow, UK Gender: Male Age: 24 Posts: 455	Yes, it's a major danger sign, it sounds strange but stay away from grapefruits and grapefruit juice. As an overall guide, I would just stop gratefruit juice no matter what medication I am on. Try orange or apple instead.