Grapefruit Juice and Medicine May Not Mix

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Too High or Too Low Drug Levels How Grapefruit Juice Affects Some Medications Tips for Consumers

Grapefruit juice can be part of a healthful diet—most of the time. It has vitamin C and potassium—substances your body needs to work properly.

But it isn’t good for you when it affects the way your medicines work.