Does grapefruit juice affect ED medicine?

Grapefruit juice can interact with a number of medications including sildenafil (Viagra), tadalafil (Cialis), and vardenafil (Levitra). These medications are used to treat erectile dysfunction (ED). Grapefruit juice can increase the levels of these medications in the blood, which can lead to side effects such as headache, flushing, and dizziness. In some cases, grapefruit juice can also cause more serious side effects, such as priapism (a prolonged erection that can be painful and cause permanent damage to the penis).

It is important to avoid grapefruit juice if you are taking any of the medications listed above. If you are unsure whether a medication you are taking interacts with grapefruit juice, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

Here are some other medications that can interact with grapefruit juice:

* Statins (used to lower cholesterol)

* Calcium channel blockers (used to treat high blood pressure and chest pain)

* Cyclosporine (used to prevent rejection after organ transplant)

* Tacrolimus (used to prevent rejection after organ transplant)

* Sirolimus (used to prevent rejection after organ transplant)

* Midazolam (used for sedation and anxiety)

* Triazolam (used for insomnia)

* Alprazolam (used for anxiety and panic disorder)

* Clonazepam (used for seizures and anxiety)

* Diazepam (used for seizures, anxiety, and muscle spasms)

* Lorazepam (used for anxiety and insomnia)

* Oxazepam (used for anxiety and insomnia)

* Temazepam (used for insomnia)

* Warfarin (used to prevent blood clots)

* Methotrexate (used to treat cancer and autoimmune diseases)

* Mercaptopurine (used to treat cancer)

* Azathioprine (used to treat autoimmune diseases)

* Leflunomide (used to treat rheumatoid arthritis)

If you are taking any of these medications, talk to your doctor or pharmacist to find out if you should avoid grapefruit juice.