Can you drink grapefruit juice with allopurinol?

Allopurinol is a medication used to treat gout and prevent gout attacks. It works by reducing the amount of uric acid in the blood, which can form crystals that cause pain and inflammation in the joints.

Grapefruit juice contains a compound called naringin, which can inhibit the metabolism of some drugs, including allopurinol. This means that drinking grapefruit juice with allopurinol can increase the levels of allopurinol in the blood, which can lead to side effects such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.

In some cases, drinking grapefruit juice with allopurinol can also lead to more serious side effects, such as kidney damage.

For these reasons, it is generally recommended that you avoid drinking grapefruit juice if you are taking allopurinol.

If you are not sure whether it is safe for you to drink grapefruit juice with allopurinol, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.