Often-prescribed medicines that can interact with grapefruit include medicines that: Prevent the body from rejecting a donated organ
Interactions with grapefruit can occur with common and important medications - such as those that lower cholesterol, treat high blood pressure, or even those that fight cancer
Lovastatin (Mevacor) Simvastatin (Zocor) One study showed that drinking a glass of grapefruit juice with simvastatin or lovastatin increased blood levels of these
FAQ What not to take with topiramate? Medically reviewed by Leigh Ann Anderson, PharmD
Our research group discovered the interaction between grapefruit and certain medications more than 20 years ago
Polyphenols Citrus fruits may contain various polyphenols, including naringin and furanocoumarins, such as bergamottin, dihydroxybergamottin, and bergapten
According to the FDA, the below is a sampling of drugs that can interact with grapefruit juice: Statins, which lower cholesterol, including Zocor (simvastatin) and Lipitor
Moderate topiramate cannabidiol Applies to: topiramate and cannabidiol Using topiramate together with cannabidiol may increase side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness
dizziness, drowsiness, tiredness, slow reactions; problems with speech or memory, abnormal vision; numbness or tingling in your arms and legs, decreased sensation (especially in the skin); changes Taking topiramate at the FDA recommended dose of 100mg per day has no reported effect on birth control effectiveness
Applies to: norethindrone and Topamax (topiramate) Topiramate may reduce the blood levels and effects of norethindrone, which may make it less reliable as a form of birth control
Using HYDROcodone together with topiramate may increase side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, and difficulty concentrating
Moderate Drug-Food Interaction Tegretol XR (carbamazepine) (Moderate Drug-Food) GENERALLY AVOID: In a small, randomized, crossover study, the administration of carbamazepine with grapefruit juice
Some people, especially the elderly, may also experience impairment in thinking, judgment, and motor coordination
Qsymia (phentermine / topiramate) is a combination medication that’s FDA-approved for weight loss
If you take the following migraine drugs, avoid all grapefruit products
Always consult your healthcare provider before starting or stopping any medication
Alternative or additional methods of birth control should be used during treatment and for at least 28 days after discontinuing treatment with Recommended dosage of atogepant (an OATP1B1 substrate) with concomitant use of OATP inhibitors is 10 mg or 30 mg qDay
After you begin taking buspirone, 1 to 2 weeks may pass before you begin to feel the effects of this medicine
Applies to: Xanax (alprazolam) and Topamax (topiramate) Using ALPRAZolam together with topiramate may increase side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, and difficulty concentrating
Phentermine may interact with antidepressants like MAOIs, SSRIs, and SNRIs
Serious blood clots can occur within blood vessels of different parts of the body, including legs (deep vein thrombosis), lungs (pulmonary embolism Topamax (topiramate) trazodone; Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) Zoloft (sertraline) Metadate CD alcohol/food interactions
Always consult your healthcare provider before starting or stopping any medication
Potential side effects include: In general, their use together isn't recommended unless discussed with your doctor first
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