Grapefruit Seed Extract
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Grapefruit Seed Extract
Anyone try this and do you think it is ok to try it while on antibiotics, Xifaxan? Pharmacist didn't know and G.I. has not returned my call.
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Re: Grapefruit Seed Extract
Grapefruit is notorious for interacting with other medications and interfering with their absorption; the extract may pose similar problems. See:
http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplemen ... grapefruit
http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplemen ... grapefruit
If your illness was preceded by use of a medication, e.g., an antibiotic, please fill out an FDA Adverse Event Report at http://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/default.htm
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Re: Grapefruit Seed Extract
AllisS is right, I've heard it can interact with several different medications. A lot of pharmacies will put it right on the label not to eat or drink grapefruit. Definitely do some researching before trying this, and if you're on any other medication, make sure it's not going to react with them as well.
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Re: Grapefruit Seed Extract
Ok, last dose of Xifaxan was yesterday. Gonna wait one day, then try this Grapefruit Seed Extract.
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Re: Grapefruit Seed Extract
bamad,
I'd get some medical advice re. grapefruit extract. As the others said, grapefruit interacts with many meds.
I'd get some medical advice re. grapefruit extract. As the others said, grapefruit interacts with many meds.
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Re: Grapefruit Seed Extract
bamad,
What are the benefits of grapefruit seed extract supposed to be? Anything specific re: GI issues? I've not heard of this supplement previously.
AllisS
What are the benefits of grapefruit seed extract supposed to be? Anything specific re: GI issues? I've not heard of this supplement previously.
AllisS
If your illness was preceded by use of a medication, e.g., an antibiotic, please fill out an FDA Adverse Event Report at http://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/default.htm
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