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Old 23rd Mar 2010, 20:41
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Grapefruit juice // Beta Blockers

A well known UK newspaper ran a story in their health section today about grapefruit juice reducing the effect of some beta blockers, notably atenolol, talmolol and celiprolol, frequently prescribed for control of hypertension.

a) If you're taking any of these it's worth remembering.
b) No mention was made of the beta-blocker I'm taking which is bisoprolol fumerato. If anyone hears mention of this in connection with drinking grapefruit juice (which I love) please PM me - thanks.
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