Dossier
Sertraline
Coverage of Sertraline in the Nexus archive.
- Millions warned that popular summer fruit can seriously interfere with medications
Grapefruit consumption can interfere with medications like statins and antidepressants by inhibiting the CYP3A4 enzyme, leading to dangerously high drug concentrations and potential side effects such as muscle cramps, dizziness, and extreme drowsiness. Even small amounts of grapefruit or juice can have a prolonged effect, lasting up to 72 hours.