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Q: Is it true that you cannot eat broccoli or drink grapefruit juice when taking CRESTOR? Thank you ANNE

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11/24/10 1:50pm

Hi Anne,

 

Yes, there is potential for a drug-food interaction between grapefruit and Crestor. I do not know of a link between Crestor and broccoli. You may want to double check with your pharmacist and/or physician.

 

All the best,

Lisa Nelson RD

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11/24/10 7:26pm

Hi Lisa,

 

Thank you for your prompt reply...I will check with my physician.

                         Thank you again....ANNE

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By ANNE— Last Modified: 12/25/10, First Published: 11/23/10