In this premiere episode, hosts Don Weinberger and Steve Small separate fact from fiction about medication interactions with fruit juices.

Does that morning grapefruit really matter with your medications?

Are some juices beneficial?

Let's squeeze out the truth!

They’ll share research and insights into some interesting claims including:

You shouldn’t drink grapefruit juice with certain statins.
There are other meds that interact with fruit juices.
Juices can affect the absorption of ADHD stimulants (Adderall, etc).
Sildenafil may be affected by more “exotic” juices.
Fruit juices are actually good for certain meds.

TRC Healthcare Editor Hosts:

Stephen Small, PharmD, BCPS, BCPPS, BCCCP, CNSC
Don Weinberger, PharmD

Guest:

Gina Corley, PharmD (TRC Healthcare Editor)

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