Cyclosporine and Grapefruit Extract
Supplement–drug interaction evidence from the TruthStack database.
| Severity | CRITICAL |
|---|---|
| Evidence Tier | Moderate |
| Interaction Type | CONTRAINDICATED |
| Mechanism | PHARMACOKINETIC |
| Last Reviewed | 2026-02-15 |
Summary
Grapefruit irreversibly inhibits CYP3A4. Cyclosporine levels increase significantly causing nephrotoxicity. This is a high-risk combination. Discuss with your prescriber or pharmacist before combining.
API Reference
GET https://api.truthstack.co/v1/check?c1=cyclosporine&c2=grapefruit%20extract
Open, unauthenticated. Returns JSON. Developer documentation
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