Type 2 Grapefruit

[Loukay1]

I'm not sure if this in diabetes (type 2) related as I have high blood pressure also.
I take metformin and I've been eating a lot of grapefruit as part of a healthy eating plan but last night I fainted twice and someone said it could be related to gpefruit? Has anyone else heard of this?
Thanks in advance L.

 

[Guzzler]

Grapefruit can affect the efficiency of some blood pressure medications. Which bp meds are you prescribed?

 

[Deleted Account]

Do you take statins?
My understanding is that you have to be very very careful combining the two as there is something in grapefruit which increases the level of simvastatin in your blood and makes side effects more likely.
There is some information about this and other drugs with grapefruit here: https://www.nhs.uk/common-health-questions/medicines/does-grapefruit-affect-my-medicine/

 

[Terrytiddy]

Hi @Loukay1 what healthy eating plan are you on?

 

[Guzzler]

For better blood glucose management fruit intake should be lowered, in my opinion. Many of those with Type 2 Diabetes or Pre Diabetes find that whole fruit, fruit juices and smoothies cause bg spikes and can negatively affect weight loss. It is the fructose in fruit which can exacerbate fatty liver.

I, personally, eat berries with double cream occasionally as a treat and avoid all other fruit.

 

[Loukay1]

Grapefruit can affect the efficiency of some blood pressure medications. Which bp meds are you prescribed?

Lisinopril

 

[Loukay1]

Hi @Loukay1 what healthy eating plan are you on?

I'm trying to follow a pre bariactric diet, low carbon small portions

 

[Guzzler]

Lisinopril

I couldn't find a direct link between this particular drug and grapefruit but as an ACE Inhibitor(?) it is recommended to avoid fruits such as grapefruit, limes and Seville oranges.

 

[Loukay1]

For better blood glucose management fruit intake should be lowered, in my opinion. Many of those with Type 2 Diabetes or Pre Diabetes find that whole fruit, fruit juices and smoothies cause bg spikes and can negatively affect weight loss. It is the fructose in fruit which can exacerbate fatty liver.

I, personally, eat berries with double cream occasionally as a treat and avoid all other fruit.

Thanks, there's just so much conflicting information

 

[Guzzler]

Thanks, there's just so much conflicting information

Indeed, there is. It can be a minefield at first.

 

[Loukay1]

I couldn't find a direct link between this particular drug and grapefruit but as an ACE Inhibitor(?) it is recommended to avoid fruits such as grapefruit, limes and Seville oranges.

Really? Thank you for your help

 

[Rachox]

I take Ramipril same family as Lisinopril, an ACE inhibitor. I personally have never liked grapefruit but wouldn’t eat it now due to its Fructose content however something rings a bell that you shouldn’t eat grapefruit whilst on them.

 

[Loukay1]

I take Ramipril same family as Lisinopril, an ACE inhibitor. I personally have never liked grapefruit but wouldn’t eat it now due to its Fructose content however something rings a bell that you shouldn’t eat grapefruit whilst on them.

Thanks, I've never been told that, will give them a miss & hopefully it will help

 

[slip]

I take it too and can confirm you should avoid grapefruit (the fruit or juice) whilst using Lisinopril - multiple times at diabetes clinic visits it's been mentioned, particularly when first prescribed. I've never asked why, just obeyed and I've not fainted (I've no idea if fainting is a symptom of combining the 2)

 

[Resurgam]

A medium grapefruit is IIRC around 30 gm of carb so not on my list of low carb options.

 

[slip]

Very bazaar, the wife returned from shopping today with a grapefruit! Ironic, grapefruit is never mentioned in our house, yet 3 days after this post she buys one.......spooky

 

[Rachox]

Very bazaar, the wife returned from shopping today with a grapefruit! Ironic, grapefruit is never mentioned in our house, yet 3 days after this post she buys one.......spooky

Was it on offer?!

 

[Grant_Vicat]

Was it on offer?!

/https://www.nhs.uk/news/medication/prescription-drugs-and-grapefruit-a-deadly-mix

A very interesting list which many patients are not made aware of

 

[Oldvatr]

Thanks, I've never been told that, will give them a miss & hopefully it will help

https://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm292276.htm