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What should I do if I vomit blood after consuming grapefruit while on quetiapine medication?
Hello I take a medicication called quetiapine and I ate grapefruit when I shouldn't of as it says dont eat it but I didnt know it was in my juice drink and now I keep throwing up blood what do I do
General Physician
Answered on 16th Jan '24
The interaction of Quetiapine and grapefruit can result in life-threatening situations, due to the drug concentration increase within blood vessels. However, seeking the help of a gastroenterologist or general physician should be done immediately.
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