Statins (cholesterol drugs): examples include lovastatin (Mevacor), atorvastatin (Lipitor), simvastatin (Zocor), simvastatin/ezetimibe combination Interaction: Grapefruit can increase blood levels of these statins, raising the risk of muscle toxicity, known as rhabdomyolysis Safer alternatives include: rosuvastatin (Crestor), fluvastatin (Lescol), pravastatin (Pravachol), Calcium channel blockers (blood pressure drugs): examples include amlodipine (Norvasc), diltiazem (Cardiazem, Tiazac), felodipine (Plendil), nifedipine XL (Adalat XL), verapamil (Isoptin SR, Verelan) Interaction: Increased drug levels may cause hypotension, dizziness or edema Antiarrhythmics (atrial fibrillation drugs): examples include amiodarone (Cordarone), disopyramide (Norpace) Interaction: Increased risk of QT prolongation, arrhythmia and other side effects
Can they be improved upon
Its effects build gradually as your body optimises fat utilisation
This IV infusion combines two well-studied compoundsphosphatidylcholine (PC) and glutathioneto support cellular and metabolic processes
The sector operates in a grey area under the outdated Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940