Humans are soft squishy bags of blood that are fairly resilient in many ways, but there are a lot of hazards out there that can cause serious problems, if we're not careful.
And, in extreme but also seemingly rare cases,With some medications, grapefruit can have the opposite effect. With fexofenadine, for example – an antihistamine – consumption of grapefruit
. Although the potential side effects aren't as severe, it's certainly not ideal to suddenly find your allergy medication not as effective as you need it to be.If you're taking important medication, you don't necessarily need to avoid grapefruit like you're a vampire and grapefruit is holy water. But do ask your doctor or pharmacist if you need to be aware of any potential interactions, and make sure you read any information provided with your medication.
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