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switch to an alternative med in the Xbox One X CUSTOMER SERVICE +1 (8O5)-3O1 7O71 Xbox One X PHONE NUMBER +1 (8O5)-3O1 7O71 Xbox One X CUSTOMER SERVICE +1 (8O5)-3O1 7O71 Xbox One X PHONE NUMBER +1 (8O5)-3O1 7O71 same family that has a lower risk of interacting with the fruit—say, the calcium channel blocker nifedipine could potentially be replaced by verapamil, diltiazem, or amlodipine, according to Harvard Health. Similarly, simvastatin and atorvastatin might be able to be swapped out for other statins like fluvastatin, pravastatin, and rosuvastatin. If a change-up isn’t possible, at least try to avoid taking your meds and consuming grapefruit at the same time—definitely do not use a glass of it to wash down your pills— and keep the amount you eat or drink to a minimum. The bottom line: “If you're on these medications, you probably don’t really want to be eating grapefruit regularly,” Van Eck says. “I wouldn’t consume it on a daily basis or even consume large quantities at any time.”
