Can I Take Statins (General) and Grapefruit Together? — Safety Guide
Statins (General) and Grapefruit should be avoided together. Grapefruit inhibits CYP3A4 increasing statin levels and muscle damage risk.
Quick Answer
Statins (General) and Grapefruit should be avoided together. Grapefruit inhibits CYP3A4 increasing statin levels and muscle damage risk.
How They Interact
Grapefruit inhibits CYP3A4 increasing statin levels and muscle damage risk.
Safety Guidelines
Avoid grapefruit with Atorvastatin/Simvastatin. Rosuvastatin is safer.
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