Allegra and Fruit Juice...? A No-Go...???

[AKL_Megs]

I'm sitting here watching TV and a commercial comes on and mentions that Allegra can't be taken with fruit juice.

Why?

 

[NatashaDisneyCM]

I'm sitting here watching TV and a commercial comes on and mentions that Allegra can't be taken with fruit juice.

Why?

because it is has an issue with absorption, same as taken something like prevacid and an antibiotic.

 

[PrincessSuzanne]

It is an absorption issue. There are alot of meds out there that you can't take with orange or grapefruit juice because they aren't absorbed properly, and won't work properly if mixed together. Allegra also cautions againt Apple juice. That is why you should always read labels before taking meds.

I have never been told you can or can't take Prevacid with/without antibiotics, and I take Prevacid everyday. I did have to stop my anti-inflammatory when I was on antibiotics for Bronchitis.

Suzanne

 

[dngnb8]

I'm sitting here watching TV and a commercial comes on and mentions that Allegra can't be taken with fruit juice.

Why?

Many fruits inhibit meds. People on High Blood Pressure meds (beta blockers) should avoid Grapefruit. Same with anti-rejections medications, avoid pomegranate.

 

[AKL_Megs]

Interesting! I would have never thought!

 

[dngnb8]

Interesting! I would have never thought!

Have you ever heard of someone getting pregnant on the birth control pill? Ask them if they were on antibiotics about the time of conception.

Always, ALWAYS ask, what interferes or potentiates a medication. Ask your Dr or the Pharmacist.

 

[PrincessSuzanne]

Have you ever heard of someone getting pregnant on the birth control pill? Ask them if they were on antibiotics about the time of conception.

Always, ALWAYS ask, what interferes or potentiates a medication. Ask your Dr or the Pharmacist.

That information is supposed to be on a sticker on the bottle of all prescriptions, I know they are on mine.

Suzanne

 

[tlbwriter]

Or, it could be the opposite of interfering with absorption - it could make it absorb too quickly because the acids in the juice break down the coating. I think that's why you can't take Lipitor with grapefruit juice.

(Funny... I was called paranoid on another thread for saying I would not take an unknown med without having the label to read... )

 

[dngnb8]

That information is supposed to be on a sticker on the bottle of all prescriptions, I know they are on mine.

Suzanne

W8, you read your label?

 

[ols386]

Or, it could be the opposite of interfering with absorption - it could make it absorb too quickly because the acids in the juice break down the coating. I think that's why you can't take Lipitor with grapefruit juice.

(Funny... I was called paranoid on another thread for saying I would not take an unknown med without having the label to read... )

I also take cholestoral medication and it says not to drink or eat grapefruit or grapefruit juice.

 

[dngnb8]

I also take cholestoral medication and it says not to drink or eat grapefruit or grapefruit juice.

This wasnt a problem with me, I hate both. LOL

Mine should read, dont eat all that crap that is raising your cholesterol moron!

Its just all sooooooooo good!

 

[mansionterror]

I take Metformin and can't have grapefruit either.

 

[figment52]

Or, it could be the opposite of interfering with absorption - it could make it absorb too quickly because the acids in the juice break down the coating. I think that's why you can't take Lipitor with grapefruit juice.

(Funny... I was called paranoid on another thread for saying I would not take an unknown med without having the label to read... )

Do you have to cut grapefruit out of your diet completely or just not eat or drink it a the same time you swallow the Lipitor?

 

[ClarabelleCowFan]

Do you have to cut grapefruit out of your diet completely or just not eat or drink it a the same time you swallow the Lipitor?

I have taken thyroid medicine for over 10 years and my doctor has always told me to completely cut grapefruit out of my diet. Ask your Pharmacist for the interaction with Lipitor.

 

[disfan07]

I take methotrexate and I can't have grapefruit at all either.

I always read the labels and check on any interactions on webmd. But I also check the ingredients on all my medications as well because the phramacists have missed many times where I am allergic to an inactive ingredient in a med. I am extremely cautious with my meds.

 

[golfgal]

Two kids that take Allegra, never heard of the no juice thing, not on their med bottles either.

Been on thyroid meds for over 15 years, never been told not to eat grapefruit. Heck, I was on meds for my thyroid for about 7 years before I was told not to take with food. Haven't noticed any difference in my levels since either.

Not that I would tell you to do otherwise but some of these warnings are really a CYA for the drug companies because one person in a clinical trial had some sort of "complication" with these things.

 

[LisaR]

My son has been taking the generic for Allegra (Phexophenidine) for years. There has NEVER been a warning on the bottle about taking it with fruit juice. He just had a new bottle delivered yesterday and I pulled the info sheet after reading this thread and there isn't a single mention of fruit juice.

I wonder if this only pertains to the new OTC Allegra? I am sure they changed the formula in order to sell it OTC.

 

[golfgal]

My son has been taking the generic for Allegra (Phexophenidine) for years. There has NEVER been a warning on the bottle about taking it with fruit juice. He just had a new bottle delivered yesterday and I pulled the info sheet after reading this thread and there isn't a single mention of fruit juice.

I wonder if this only pertains to the new OTC Allegra? I am sure they changed the formula in order to sell it OTC.

Probably not.

 

[laurie31]

It sounds like fruit juice should not be in the stomach with the Allegra, not that you can't drink fruit juice at all. Also, it says it "may" decrease absorption, so it probably doesn't affect everyone that way.

•Do not drink fruit juice at the same time that you take Allegra-D Extended-Release Tablets (12 Hour). Certain fruit juices (eg, grapefruit, apple, orange) may decrease Allegra-D Extended-Release Tablets (12 Hour)'s effectiveness.

Fruit juices and certain antacids can make it harder for your body to absorb Allegra. Take the disintegrating tablet on an empty stomach, at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal.

from drugs.com
http://www.drugs.com/allegra.html
http://www.drugs.com/cdi/allegra-d-extended-release-tablets-12-hour.html



Lipitor and grapefruit together is a much bigger "no no" since it can lead to kidney failure. You can't comsume grapefruit AT ALL if you take Lipitor.

Interactions can occur between grapefruit and Lipitor, resulting in an increased level of medication in the blood. If you are taking Lipitor, you should not eat or drink any grapefruit products, including supplements. The combination of the two can increase your chances of developing serious muscle problems, which can potentially lead to kidney failure or other life-threatening complications.

The time that you take one of these medications and the time that you eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice does not reduce your risk of drug-related side effects –- an interaction can happen up to three days after consuming grapefruit. This means that you cannot drink grapefruit juice in the morning and take your medication later in the day.

If you are taking Lipitor, you should not:


•Drink grapefruit juice
•Eat grapefruit
•Use grapefruit supplements.

Doing any of these things can increase the levels of medication in your blood. This can increase your chances of developing serious muscle problems (myopathy or rhabdomyolysis) that can lead to kidney failure and other life-threatening complications

http://www.drugs.com/drug_interactions.html

 

[figment52]

It sounds like fruit juice should not be in the stomach with the Allegra, not that you can't drink fruit juice at all. Also, it says it "may" decrease absorption, so it probably doesn't affect everyone that way.






from drugs.com
http://www.drugs.com/allegra.html
http://www.drugs.com/cdi/allegra-d-extended-release-tablets-12-hour.html



Lipitor and grapefruit together is a much bigger "no no" since it can lead to kidney failure. You can't comsume grapefruit AT ALL if you take Lipitor.







http://www.drugs.com/drug_interactions.html

thank you for the detail. You told me more than the pharmacist did when I asked them the same question.