losartan potassium 100 mg tab and grapefruit juice
Can I drink grapefruit juice and take losartan potassium 100 mg?
Question posted by Anonymous on 23 March 2014
Last updated on 3 October 2016
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masso
23 March 2014
No.
If you are taking losartan you should avoid potassium-containing salt substitutes or over-the-counter potassium supplements without first talking to your doctor. This can cause high levels of potassium in your blood. High levels of potassium can cause weakness, irregular heartbeat, confusion, tingling of the extremities, or feelings of heaviness in the legs. Call your doctor at once if you have any of these symptoms. In some patients grapefruits and grapefruit juice may decrease the efficacy of losartan. Grapefruits and grapefruit juice should be avoided if an interaction is suspected. Orange juice is not expected to interact.
Inactive
29 March 2014
Thank you so much. I was trying to lose weight, and grapefruits are the only natural way to go. But I will think of another natural way.
masso
29 March 2014
I am sure you will find another way to lose weight, and you are welcome.-
Inactive
1 April 2014
Thank you
HealthyMindedGirl
3 Oct 2016
I am taking losartan Potassium 100 and I am seeking taking a vital reds Healthy Supplement and I noticed that it has grapefruit listed way low on the ingredients list. I wonder if this would have any effect on my medication.
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