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  1. 01-23-2006, 08:11 PM #1
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    Has anyone heard that grapefruit is bad for someone with kidney disease, or with only one Kidney? My friend was asking be about this, as she has just had a kidney removed. It was my understanding that Grapefruit is Alkaline, so it would be good for her.

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    I know that grapefruit can interfere with some medications. I don't know about any anti rejection medications. But I would recommend your friend talk to her doctor about these issues. Those are very legit concerns.

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    With just a quick Google search, I found that eating grapefruit with these two kidney medications is a no-no. Enalapril and Felodipine, there's probably more. Always a good idea to research any medications you're taking and interactions with food any other drugs including over the counter.

    Also found that grapefruit is fine with kidney disease.

    http://www.kidney.org/atoz/atozItem.cfm?id=103
    http://uuhsc.utah.edu/pated/handouts/handout.cfm?id=858

    So I would guess, you need to know if she's on any medications.

    www.kidney.org looks like a lot of reliable information....

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    Thanks for all of the replies! I have alot of reading to do now!

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