Viagra and grapefruit

[georgeba]

Can I take viagra if I have had a grapefruit for lunch? My doctor never told me that grapefruit can not be eaten before taking viagra. Does anyone know the answer to my question? I have been on viagra for a long time but have heard that grapfruits can affect how the medication works in your system and not just for viagra but for any medication.

[asterman]

Wow George I would love to answer that question for you but the best person to ask would be a doctor. I am not a doctor but know not to eat grapefruit and take meds at the same time, they just do not mix.

[Bill]

I get very good results from drinking 500ml grapefruit juice, before using viagra.
The main benefit is that I split the 100mg pill into 4, and only take 25mg.

So I benefit from 4 sessions from 1 pill. A massive cost saving.

I am early fifties and physically lean and fit, and do not have any health problems.
Only side effects are a sniffy nose and awakeness.

A good way of making money go further in these times.

[asterman]

Bill, holy cow I never thought of it that way? So grapefruit increases the effects of Viagra? Did you ask your doctor about this or how did you find that out? I always though it gave negative reactions and should not be taken with any medication

[daddi]

Bill make sure your doctor knows about that, that can backfire. Grapefruit is not meant to take with any medications. I recall my doctor telling me this when he prescribed my back pain medication

[Bill]

I researched as much as I could about the effects of grapefruit on various drugs, and low blood pressure was the main side effect. I have monitored my blood pressure after taking the viagra with grapefruit juice and there is little change.
Another benefit is that the time that viagra is effectiveness is extended to over 6 hours.
I avoid eating for 6 hours before and abstain from alcohol.

8 100mg tabs cost me over £80, the surgery has started charging £15 for private prescriptions on top of the £67.50 at the pharmacy.

Instead of £10 for a really good and sustained lovemaking session, it costs me £2.50. Oh, and £0.50 for the grapefruit.

That'll do for me.

[daddi]

You are saving allot of money, but remember your health and safety first