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Can I eat this with Clopidogrel?
Grapefruit juice reduces how well clopidogrel works, alcohol can irritate your stomach, and St John's wort increases bleeding risk.
Type any food below for an instant verdict — we check 75 foods and drinks for Clopidogrel (11 to avoid, 55 to take care with) — or tap one below.
Quick answers
- Should I take Clopidogrel with food?
- You can take it with or without food.
- Can I drink grapefruit juice with Clopidogrel?
- No, avoid it. Grapefruit juice reduces how well clopidogrel works to prevent blood clots.
- Can I eat grapefruit with Clopidogrel?
- No, avoid it. Grapefruit juice decreases how well clopidogrel works to prevent blood clots.
- Can I drink alcohol with Clopidogrel?
- Yes, with care. Keep to 14 units a week. Too much can irritate your stomach and raise the risk of stomach ulcers.
- Can I eat st john’s wort with Clopidogrel?
- Yes, with care. St John's wort increases clopidogrel levels in your blood and raises bleeding risk.
- Can I eat ginkgo biloba with Clopidogrel?
- Yes, with care. Some herbal remedies and supplements can affect your blood. Ginkgo is a particular concern.
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1 · What do you take?
Grapefruit juice reduces how well clopidogrel works, alcohol can irritate your stomach, and St John's wort increases bleeding risk.
Do not drink grapefruit juice while taking clopidogrel. You can drink alcohol within recommended limits, but drinking too much can irritate your stomach and raise the risk of stomach ulcers. Avoid St John's wort as it increases clopidogrel levels and bleeding risk.
Read our full Clopidogrel guide →2 · What do you want to eat or drink?
When to take it: You can take it with or without food.
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Foods to avoid with Clopidogrel· 11
Take care with Clopidogrel· 55
Fine with Clopidogrel· 9
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Further reading on Clopidogrel
The pages our answers quote. Open “Where this comes from” on any answer to see the exact words, checked 24 September 2026. How we check
NHS website
About clopidogrel
NHS medicines information on clopidogrel – what it's used for and key facts.
NHS website
Who can and cannot take clopidogrel
NHS medicines information on who can take clopidogrel and who may not be able to take it.
NHS website
How and when to take clopidogrel
NHS medicines information on dosage for clopidogrel, how to take it and what to do if you miss a dose or take too much.
NHS website
Side effects of clopidogrel
NHS medicines information on side effects of clopidogrel and what you can do to cope.
NHS website
Taking clopidogrel with other medicines and herbal supplements
NHS medicines information on possible interactions with clopidogrel and other medicines, herbal remedies and supplements.
Food groups that matter with Clopidogrel
Every medicine each one affects, on one page.
Medicines with similar food rules
Affected by the same foods as Clopidogrel.