Why can you not have grapefruit juice while on premerin and when is the best time to take it?
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I believe in a small number of people it caused a big problem.  Most people could mix them but in this latigious society and since the drug companies don't sell grapefruit juice they just take the safe route and say don't mix them.  The problem starts with muscle pain.
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Drink a glass of warm water with 1 tsp honey and juice of 1/2 a lemon/lime in the morning before you eat or drink anything.\nDrink 1 liter of water in the morning before you eat or drink anything.\nLiquorice (mulathi) is a natural laxative. Chew a few sticks daily.\nTake 3 tsp of psyllium husk (Sat Isabgol) in milk or warm water at bed time.\nSoak one date overnight in half a cup of water. Next morning mash the date and drain the water. Drink 1 teaspoon of this water four times a day.\nDrink a solution of 1/2 tsp honey in 1/2 cup warm water 2-3 times a day to cure constipation.\nMix 1/2 cup olive oil with 1/2 cup orange juice and drink to cure constipation.\nEat at least 350 g of grapes daily. The combination of the properties of cellulose, sugar and organic acid in grapes makes it a laxative food. Eating grapes tones up the stomach and intestines and relieves the most chronic constipation. When fresh grapes are not available, raisins soaked in water can be used. Overweight and diabetic people should not use grape therapy.\nPut Senna pods (6 to 12 for adults and 3 to 6 for children) in water and drink this tea.\nBale fruit is the best natural laxative.\nDrink 1 Tbsp of corn syrup added to 4 glasses of water.\nMixed castor oil (about half a tsp) with equal quantity of honey and drink daily.\nJuice Laxative:\nMix 1 cup tomato juice, 1/4 cup carrot juice, and 1/2 cup sauerkraut juice and drink.
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Grapefruit, and try making juice from celery.
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i think grapefruit. go to healthsquare.com
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It is a natural chemical compound known as a bioflavanoid found in grapefruit, giving it its bitter flavor.\nThis powerful bioflavonoid has antioxidant and antifungal properties, and as such may help prevent cancer and atherosclerosis (hardening of arteries), as well as a number of other ailments.\n\nNaringin also works synergistically with other nutrients, increasing the bio-availability (how much nutrient is absorbed by the body) and therefore maximizing the health benefits of these nutrients.\n\nIt is important to note this citrus extract interferes with enzyme activity in the intestines, and therefore can inhibit the breakdown of certain drugs. That is why you should consult with your physician if you are on any medication before eating grapefruit.
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Cherry juice is a good suggestion, but this is a question you should really be asking your doctor.
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grapefruit juice still has sugar in it, quite a bit of sugar actually.  as long as you're taking your medication or injecting your insulin, it shouldn't be any different than drinking orange juice or apple juice.  you are not supposed to drink grapefruit juice, however, if you are taking certain medications.  The most common type of medication that interacts with grapefruit juice is a statin (lipid lowering drugs such as lipitor, zocor, mevacor, etc) the generic names of these drugs all end with -statin.  many diabetics (especially type II) eventually take a statin later in life to reduce the risk of cardiac diseases.  if you are taking a statin, do not drink grapefruit juice.  if you are NOT taking a statin, go ahead and drink grapefruit juice, but remember there is still quite a bit of sugar in grapefruit juice.
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Three cups of orange juice a day over a 4-week period can significantly increase HDL levels \n and improve a patient's LDL:HDL ratio, suggests this small study of healthy adults with \n moderate hypercholesterolemia. When Canadian investigators asked 25 men and women with \n elevated total and LDL cholesterol and normal triglyceride readings to drink 1, 2, or 3 cups of \n juice a day in three separate 4-week periods, those on the highest dose (750 mL) saw their \n HDL levels increase by 21% and their LDL:HDL ratio decrease by 16%. The researchers also \n observed a 30% increase in plasma triglycerides, but those readings remained in the normal \n range. \n\nVitamin C \nThe Dietary Guidelines (2005) have identified vitamin C as a “nutrient of concern” in the American adult diet, because only about 50% of U.S. adults consume adequate levels of the vitamin.(1) As you know, vitamin C is a very important antioxidant that has many functions, such as the promotion of healthy skin and gums. Vitamin C also enhances the absorption of iron from non-heme iron sources (iron-rich grains and other plant foods such as whole-grain cereals) when ingested at the same time as the iron. An easy way to make sure you get adequate amounts of vitamin C each day is by drinking orange juice. Just one 8-ounce glass of Pure Premium orange juice provides a full day’s supply of vitamin C.\n\nPotassium\nWhile you are probably aware that a potassium-rich, low-sodium diet can help maintain healthy blood pressure and help decrease the risk of stroke, a majority of your clients are not. No age group in the United States consumes the recommended level of potassium.(2) For people 14 and older, the recommended intake is 4700 milligrams/day.(2) \n\nSince potassium is found in many foods, but only in relatively small amounts, it is important to educate your clients about foods that are good sources of potassium.Pure Premium orange juice is one of these foods, containing 450 mg of potassium in an 8-ounce glass. Check out the chart below for more potassium-rich foods to recommend to your patients.(1) \n\n \n\nIf you are looking for other foods that contain potassium, try some of these: 1 baked potato (610mg), 3-ounces cooked halibut (490mg), 1/8 medium honeydew (365mg). \n\nFolate\nFolate has a wide variety of benefits including its ability to help reduce the risk of neural tube birth defects and promote healthy red blood cells. Unfortunately some Americans are not getting enough of it. An easy way to help your clients increase folate consumption is by recommending orange juice.Pure Premium orange juice is naturally a good source of folate, providing 15% of the daily value (DV). \n\n2005 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee Report. \nInstitute of Medicine, Food and Nutrition Board, 2004. Dietary Reference Intakes for Water, Potassium, Sodium, Chloride, and Sulfate. National Academy Press. Washington, D.C.
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I will give you the exact reply.Nope,the grape juice is great to be taken not as you suggest in the evening,but in the mornings.And it really does mirracles.But it is not rich in anto-oxidants too much and as per them the foods,bevearages,where there are really pleanty of them are peppers,carrots,blackberry!!,strwaerries,etc.The scientific researches are shown that a glass of good red wine is a fine option,because is full of anti-oxidants and other substances,which are in immediate connection in anti-aging process,hindering the oxidation on the blood cells,etc.My pal,take into account that in some countries,like Italy and France doctors adviced and administered a to heart suffereing and other patients a glass of red wine.So CHEERS!
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I've been on it.., and it does..., but not because of the grapefruit which I found out later. It was because of the protein.\n\nThere was this study done in the southeast somewhere and in northern Europe wondering how and why the atkin's diet works. To make a long story short, they compared 4 diets.., slim fast, atkins, counting calories and jenny Craig (or something like that). The people on the atkins could eat what ever they wanted except certain carbs while everyone else limited their food intake. They had everyone takes notes on what they ate. Even thou the atkins people could eat what ever they wanted, they consumed the least calories. What they found out is when someone eats a high amount of protein, that the brain releases a chemical which makes them stop eating. \n\nSame with the grapefruit diet..., it is very high in protein.  what I've done it make sure I include a healthy portions of protein along with food from all the food groups when I eat.
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i think drinking anything without seltzer is the best choice. i drank fruit vo8 and that helped alot.  also you can drink drinks that contain 100% fruit juice. look at the bottle before you buy it. the one's that say for example, (less than 1% juice) is an absolute no-no. if your interested, juicy juice was my favorite. yet think about how much you drink also. the only drink i know that you can drink as much as you want is water. good luck. no seltzer is better than both of those combined.
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it would be better if you take it before the meal. i have tried that before and usually if you take it before the meal, you will have the feeling that your stomach is already full, that would let you eat less.
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I'm a pharmacy technician/pharmacy student, and I see it prescribed most of the time as taking it in the morning or about an hour before your largest meal.  That way, it's got time to get into your blood stream before you eat something that may cause gastroesophogeal discomfort.
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Drink a glass of orange or grapefruit juice, adding acid to digest faster.
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Alcohol may increase drowsiness caused by Tegretol. It may also increase the risk of seizures.\n\n•  Grapefruit and grapefruit juice may interact with Tegretol. The interaction could lead to potentially adverse effects. You should discuss the use of grapefruit and grapefruit juice with your doctor. Do not increase or decrease the amount of grapefruit products in your diet without first talking to your doctor. \n\nWhat other drugs will affect Tegretol? \n •  Many drugs may affect the way that Tegretol is metabolized ("broken down") in the body, leading to higher or lower than expected levels of the medication in the blood. Talk to your doctor before taking any other medicines during treatment with Tegretol. \n •  Tegretol may decrease the effectiveness of birth control pills. Use a second method of birth control while taking Tegretol to ensure protection from unintended pregnancy. \n •  Tegretol can interact with many other medicines and many medications may affect your condition. Do not take any other prescription or over-the-counter medicines including vitamins, minerals or herbal products without first talking to your doctor or pharmacist.
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Many women respond to this time of month differently, I would suggest fresh mint, and pepto bismol. Avoid greasy foods for the week before, cut back on your sugar intake, and take magnesium and calcium.
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You should call a doctor today!  It sounds like you may have Strep.  Until you see the doc, you should limit close contact with your children to prevent possibly passing it on to them.\nTry to drink as many "fluids" as you can.\nOne thing that always helps me is Hot Grapefruit juice.\nAll you have to do is squeeze the juice of a couple grapefruit into a saucepan, add sugar to taste, add about a cup of water, then place the squeezed grapefruit into the saucepan with the juice and water.  Bring this all to a boil, remove from the heat, and discard the grapefruit skins.  Pour into a mug and drink while still hot. (If you are not on any other medication you can add a shot of bourbon, or southern comfort to the drink... it adds to the flavor.... But is not necessary.)  It works every time for me.... It is something my vocal coach taught me.\n\nI wish you well, I hope you feel better.