Citrus and Medications

Citrus season began last month and continues until March or April, depending on the weather. 

But certain medications used to treat mental illnesses and disorders may be negatively affected by grapefruit juice, seville oranges, and possibly other types of citrus fruit. Though the research isn’t complete, it’s often best to avoid grapefruit and other citrus if you’re taking certain medications. Buspar, which is used to treat anxiety, Carbamazepine, which is sometimes used to treat Bipolar disorder, and several stimulants used to treat ADHD are some of the medications that may negatively inexact with citrus fruits. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about any possible interactions between your medications and citrus fruit.