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Can Grapefruit Be Consumed While On Heart Medication?

I am on clopidogrel and I am starting a juice cleanse which contains grapefruit, carrots, bananas, cucumbers, kale, pineapple and apples. I called the heart doctor s nurse today and ask and she said it should not be a problem. The internet says that grapefruit will interfere with this medicine so I am afraid to drink the juice and I don t trust what the nurse is saying. The doctor was not in so I know she didn t consult with him. Do you think it is safe?
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You can safely take grape juice or any other similar natural health supplements. It won’t interact with your routine drug and does not cause any adverse reactions.

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Can Grapefruit Be Consumed While On Heart Medication?

Hi, You can safely take grape juice or any other similar natural health supplements. It won’t interact with your routine drug and does not cause any adverse reactions. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.