Can Grapefruit Interfere With Medications?

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Can Grapefruit Interfere With Medications?

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Orange and grapefruit juices are great sources of potassium and vitamin C, but some of you said you shy away from grapefruit — not because you don't love the taste, but because it interferes with the effectiveness of certain medications. It's true.

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