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Having High Blood Pressure And Taking Medication. What Are The Fruits That Could Be Taken While Taking Medication?

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Posted on Wed, 4 Sep 2013
Question: I have high blood pressure & taking medication for it I was just wondering if I can eat grapefruit oranges apples peaches plums pears while taking medication & if not what fruits can I eat.
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Answered by Dr. Jay Patel (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Its safe to have grapefruit while on Ramipril/HTC

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I am dr XXXXXXX and I will try my level best to address your concern.

There are some drugs they have issues of interactions if you take grape fruit. I appreciate you concern and taking the advice from medical professional regarding the same.


Its safe to have grapefruit while taking Ramipril/Hydrochlorthiazide, no known interaction has been found so far.

Thanks for the query, Please feel free to contact me in case of any concern.

Dr. XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
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Having High Blood Pressure And Taking Medication. What Are The Fruits That Could Be Taken While Taking Medication?

Brief Answer:
Its safe to have grapefruit while on Ramipril/HTC

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I am dr XXXXXXX and I will try my level best to address your concern.

There are some drugs they have issues of interactions if you take grape fruit. I appreciate you concern and taking the advice from medical professional regarding the same.


Its safe to have grapefruit while taking Ramipril/Hydrochlorthiazide, no known interaction has been found so far.

Thanks for the query, Please feel free to contact me in case of any concern.

Dr. XXXXXXX XXXXXXX