I did't know that. I used to swallow my drugs with grapefruit juice for years. I thought it was drugs like statins that you shouldn't take with grapefruit juice?

Hi Lorna,

Grapefruit Juice can increase or block the effects of some RA drugs, which in turn could lead to a greater risk of side effects.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/4753747.stm

And a table of some of the drugs affected

http://ukpmc.ac.uk/artic...type=table&id=t1-25

If you're on Prednisolone

Grapefruit juice
Taking methylprednisolone with grapefruit juice has been shown to delay the absorption and increase the blood concentration of the drug.32 The mechanism by which grapefruit juice increases the concentration of methylpredniolone in the blood is not known, but it is suspected that it may interfere with enzymes in the liver responsible for clearing the drug from the body. In certain people, grapefruit juice may, therefore, enhance the effects of methylprednisolone. The combination should be avoided unless approved by the prescribing doctor.

So best to be on the safe side and not have grapefruit if you're unsure, or have a word with your GP Rheumatology team.

Hope this helps :)

Jo.

Hi Lorraine
I ahd no idea of this
all i can say is my RA and acid relux hate grapefruit not been able have it for years very very acidic for me.
mushrooms why and for what drugs ohh this is good post youve done lorraine.
im on planequil dont think anything cartn ahve apart from indigestions remedies in1 hour of dosage time.
mely

Yes, it's the same with lots of drugs, not to drink grapefruit juice. I think it can make the effects of some drugs much stronger in the system, so best avoided. Shame, I like grapefruit juice, but I don't drink it now.

Lyn