"Christmas season is just around the corner and it can be the best time of the year to indulge in elaborate dinners and feasts. But for those taking prescribed medication, such as statins, warfarin or antidepressants, it's important to be aware that some seasonal foods and drinks can interfere with medicines, reducing how well they work, or increasing the risks of side effects."
"You might like to start the day with a grapefruit or juice over the festive period. But what may seem like a healthy choice, could be harmful for those taking cholesterol-lowering statins, some blood pressure medicines, certain antidepressants and immunosuppressants, according to nutritional pharmacist, Deborah Grayson. Chemicals found in grapefruit affect enzymes in the liver"
The Independent covers reproductive rights, climate change and Big Tech, sending reporters to developing stories. The outlet relies on donations to fund reporting and does not use paywalls, aiming to make quality journalism available to everyone. Christmas feasting can pose risks for people on prescribed medications such as statins, warfarin or antidepressants because some seasonal foods and drinks interfere with medicines. Experts Amir Bhogal and Deborah Grayson warn that grapefruit contains compounds that affect liver enzymes and can alter drug metabolism, reducing effectiveness or increasing side-effect risk.
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