Comments on: Statins and Grapefruit http://www.statinssideeffects.net Information, Articles and Useful Resources on the Use and Benefits of Statins as Well as Their Possible Side Effects Thu, 07 Apr 2011 01:57:36 +0000 hourly 1 By: Home cholesterol test http://www.statinssideeffects.net/statins-and-grapefruit/#comment-1794 Home cholesterol test Mon, 06 Dec 2010 12:47:56 +0000 http://www.statinssideeffects.net/?page_id=43#comment-1794 This is quite alarming,statins are the most widely used cholsterol lowering drugs, is there any clinical testing done surrounding this issue? This is quite alarming,statins are the most widely used cholsterol lowering drugs, is there any clinical testing done surrounding this issue?

]]> By: Michelle @ small airconditioners http://www.statinssideeffects.net/statins-and-grapefruit/#comment-93 Michelle @ small airconditioners Sat, 10 Jul 2010 00:45:20 +0000 http://www.statinssideeffects.net/?page_id=43#comment-93 I'm a little doubtful.Are there really some studies made for this grapefruit and statins issue? Is this for fact or just fiction like coke-mentos thing? I’m a little doubtful.Are there really some studies made for this grapefruit and statins issue? Is this for fact or just fiction like coke-mentos thing?

]]> By: Barclay@King Quilt http://www.statinssideeffects.net/statins-and-grapefruit/#comment-85 Barclay@King Quilt Tue, 29 Jun 2010 06:50:20 +0000 http://www.statinssideeffects.net/?page_id=43#comment-85 I am not familiar with their variations but from what I understood, statins are used generally to lower cholesterol levels in the body and as weight-reducing agents. To ensure safety, it is recommended though to consult first with a physician before taking in these drugs. As for grapefruit enthusiasts, better switch to other fruit yields to avoid later complications if you are under medication with statins. Orange or apple extracts are equally delicious, I might add. I am not familiar with their variations but from what I understood, statins are used generally to lower cholesterol levels in the body and as weight-reducing agents. To ensure safety, it is recommended though to consult first with a physician before taking in these drugs.

As for grapefruit enthusiasts, better switch to other fruit yields to avoid later complications if you are under medication with statins. Orange or apple extracts are equally delicious, I might add.

]]> By: Help!!!!! Gratefruit - Page 2 - MiniMins.com - Weight Loss Support Forum http://www.statinssideeffects.net/statins-and-grapefruit/#comment-21 Help!!!!! Gratefruit - Page 2 - MiniMins.com - Weight Loss Support Forum Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:27:25 +0000 http://www.statinssideeffects.net/?page_id=43#comment-21 [...] confusing. According to this: Statins And Grapefruit - Statins and Grapefruit Drug Interactions Statins and Grapefruit - Potential Side Effects Crestor and Grapefruit the statin you are taking is not one which reacts with grapefruit juice. [...] [...] confusing. According to this: Statins And Grapefruit – Statins and Grapefruit Drug Interactions Statins and Grapefruit – Potential Side Effects Crestor and Grapefruit the statin you are taking is not one which reacts with grapefruit juice. [...]

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