FDA: Grapefruit dangerous with common statin drugs
Posted: Mon Mar 12, 2012 3:11 am
http://www.dailyrx.com/news-article/drug-interactions-grapefruit-juice-can-lead-severe-side-effects-17956.html
According to the FDA press release, drugs metabolized by CYP3A4 include statin cholesterol medications, such as Zocor (simvastatin), Lipitor (atorvastatin) and Pravachol (pravastatin).