Psycho-Babble Medication Thread 734647

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pills won't absorb anymore

Posted by dondon on February 20, 2007, at 21:36:44

When i take pills they seem to not absorb in my body. Malabsorption?? Any thoughts?

Re: pills won't absorb anymore » dondon

Posted by Larry Hoover on February 21, 2007, at 6:40:09

In reply to pills won't absorb anymore, posted by dondon on February 20, 2007, at 21:36:44

> When i take pills they seem to not absorb in my body. Malabsorption?? Any thoughts?

How did you come to that conclusion? What specific pills are you talking about?

You've not given enough information to even consider an explanation.

Lar

Re: pills won't absorb anymore

Posted by TheMeanReds on February 22, 2007, at 10:06:32

In reply to Re: pills won't absorb anymore » dondon, posted by Larry Hoover on February 21, 2007, at 6:40:09

I've heard drink 8 ounces of grapefruit juice before taking pills, it helps to absorb.

Re: pills won't absorb anymore » TheMeanReds

Posted by Larry Hoover on February 22, 2007, at 13:57:48

In reply to Re: pills won't absorb anymore, posted by TheMeanReds on February 22, 2007, at 10:06:32

> I've heard drink 8 ounces of grapefruit juice before taking pills, it helps to absorb.

That is very bad advice.

Grapefruit contains two chemicals which block the cytochrome enzyme 3A4. This has nothing to do with absorption. It can increase or decrease the effect of some meds.

Lar

Re: pills won't absorb anymore » Larry Hoover

Posted by TheMeanReds on February 22, 2007, at 14:08:42

In reply to Re: pills won't absorb anymore » TheMeanReds, posted by Larry Hoover on February 22, 2007, at 13:57:48

> > I've heard drink 8 ounces of grapefruit juice before taking pills, it helps to absorb.
>
> That is very bad advice.
>
> Grapefruit contains two chemicals which block the cytochrome enzyme 3A4. This has nothing to do with absorption. It can increase or decrease the effect of some meds.
>
> Lar
>

I didnt know the chemical reaction was bad. I just heard it through the 'grapevine', I suppose I should do more research before posting this type of response. Sorry to all who read it. Is there a way I can delete a bad advice post?

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