Grapefruit juice should not be taken with Atorvastatin (
lipitor) as it may increase the serum concentrations of atorvastatin. Usually there are no or few problems that arise from
lipitor "toxicity". There is probably nothing to worry about from one such event.
However, the increased serum concentrations may in rare occasions lead to an increased risk of rhamdomyolysis and myophathy (muscle degeneration diseases). Atorvastatin has been associated with liver problems.
Things to do:
report any symptoms to your physician at once.
get a serum liver functions test, kidney funtion test (if your doctor sees a necessity for it).
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lipitor
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Regards,
Dr. Tamer Fouad, MD
MB, BCh, MSc Internal Medicine.
Consultant of Hematology - Oncology.
