Statins are not recommended one hour after taking lemonade.
Statins, including simvastatin and atorvastatin, are widely used for lipid-lowering therapy. And such drugs are mostly metabolized by the liver. After entering the blood circulation, the drug is broken down and metabolized by cytochrome P450 enzymes in the liver. However, fruits such as grapefruit, citrus and lemon are rich in furanocoumarins, which can inhibit the activity of the enzyme, leading to inhibition of the metabolism of statins.
When the metabolism of statins is inhibited, the blood concentration of the drug in the body will rise, increasing the risk of adverse drug effects.
Therefore, try not to take statin drugs one hour after eating lemonade, you can extend the interval a little longer, to reduce the impact of food, specific can consult a professional physician’s opinion.