Hello and thank you!
Would someone please tell me just what would happen if I ate grapefruit, while taking the newly-prescribed medication, escitalopram?
That's my favourite fruit and I cannot imagine not being able to enjoy a Ruby Red grapefruit, again.
Would a small amount hurt?
Appreciatively,
Blue
Added 29 Aug 2010:
Hi and thank you for your response.
After doing the research regarding the warning about the grapefruit that was available on the Internet, I also found a nebulous caution that Cipralex has a potential negative interaction with herbal tea and the list went on to say that this medication has more warnings than benefits,
If you have more reliable information, I would really appreciate it. The doctor who prescribed it is away for two weeks, so I can't ask him how the benefits outweigh the many risks I've found on the Internet.
I really appreciate your reply!
Thank you so much for your time and sharing your wisdom, as I can't find any more knowledge than the warnings that are available on the web.
Truly appreciative,
Ann
27 Aug 2010
It is okay to take grapefruit with escitalopram. There are no known interactions between these however, it does not mean that no interactions exist so if you do experience any odd symptoms please see your doctor.
http://www.drugs.com/interactions-check.php?drug_list=1013-0,2624-0
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Marvell
Hi Marvell:
Thanks so much for your help!
I appreciate your time and effort. It was nice of you to Reply. I am dismayed with the information that isn't available on the Net so having you give me your personal insight was really kind of you.
Thanks, again,
Ann