Can i consume grapefruit juice while on lipitor?

Can grapefruit juice affect how Lipitor works?

Grapefruit juice blocks an enzyme in the intestines that normalizes drug levels in the blood. When this happens, more atorvastatin gets absorbed, raising blood levels and increasing the risk of side effects such as muscle pain or liver strain.

What happens if you drink grapefruit juice regularly?

Regular consumption keeps the enzyme blocked for up to 24 hours after last contact. Regular drinkers see blood levels of atorvastatin rise by up to threefold, threefold to fivefold in man. Blood levels climb gradually with daily juice intake, so the risk accumulates over time.

What amount of grapefruit juice triggers concern?

Even one 8-ounce glass drunk within 72 hours of taking Lipitor can produce measurable changes. Small amounts like topping a dessert or in a cocktail cocktail cocktail cocktail cocktail cocktail cocktail cocktail cocktail cocktail cocktail cocktail cocktail cocktail cocktail cocktail cocktail cocktail cocktail cocktail cocktail cocktail cocktail cocktail cocktail cocktail cocktail cocktail cocktail cocktail cocktail cocktail cocktail cocktail cocktail cocktail cocktail cocktail cocktail cocktail cocktail cocktail cocktail cocktail cocktail cocktail