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Q: .My doctor just prescribed atorvastatin (Lipitor) for high cholesterol. The instructions said: “Do not eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice while taking this medication.” I love grapefruit. Do I need to avoid it completely?
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My doctor just prescribed atorvastatin (Lipitor) for high cholesterol. The instructions said: “Do not eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice while taking this medication.” I love grapefruit. Do I need to avoid it completely?
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Like you, I love the taste of grapefruit. And it contains many healthy nutrients. However, one of those nutrients called furanocoumarins can raise the blood levels of certain medications, including atorvastatin.
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