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Can I eat this with Lercanidipine?
Food affects how lercanidipine works, and grapefruit and alcohol change the way it works in your body.
Also sold as Zanidip. Brand names from the NHS Dictionary of Medicines and Devices.
Type any food below for an instant verdict — we check 46 foods and drinks for Lercanidipine (10 to avoid, 29 to take care with) — or tap one below.
Quick answers
- Should I take Lercanidipine with food?
- Take it at least 15 minutes before having a meal, ideally before your first meal of the day.
- Can I eat grapefruit with Lercanidipine?
- No, avoid it. Do not eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice while taking this medicine.
- Can I drink alcohol with Lercanidipine?
- Yes, with care. Avoid alcohol as it can affect the way lercanidipine works.
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1 · What do you take?
Food affects how lercanidipine works, and grapefruit and alcohol change the way it works in your body.
Take lercanidipine at least 15 minutes before a meal, ideally before breakfast. Do not eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice. It's best to avoid alcohol as it can affect how the medicine works.
Browse our medication food guides →2 · What do you want to eat or drink?
When to take it: Take it at least 15 minutes before having a meal, ideally before your first meal of the day.
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Foods to avoid with Lercanidipine· 10
Take care with Lercanidipine· 29
Fine with Lercanidipine· 7
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Further reading on Lercanidipine
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