Laurie4b Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 I followed up on something random I had read on the internet a couple weeks ago about tangerines and mandarins being different names for the same fruit. (Clementines as well.) The producers just put "Clementine" or "Madarin" on their products. I thought they were either oranges or a different citrus altogether. I already knew that when grapefruit affected a medication that tangerines are usually not recommended either. After some research and discussion with a pharmacist, I found that it is true: mandarins, clementines, and tangerines are all the same basic fruit and interact with the drug I'm on, blocking its effectiveness. I discussed this with the doctor today and she didn't know about it either. I'm frustrated because I'm a very compliant patient and would not have been eating them had I known. (For the drug I am on, moderate amounts are okay. I LOVE them and don't stick to moderate amounts. Never saw a need to!) Anyway, I thought I'd share with others of you in case you're on a drug that interacts with grapefruit because that usually means tangerines as well. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lolly Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 Going to bump this up 'cause I didn't know that either. Pretty important stuff! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 Wow, good PSA! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jewellsmommy Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 Thank you. I buy clementines/mandarin oranges quite often and did not know this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 Interesting. I did not know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftymama Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 Do you have a reference I could pass on? I'm pretty sure there are people I know who need to know this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katilac Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 This NIH link (undated) says that tangerines and so forth will not have the same effect: http://www.cc.nih.gov/ccc/patient_education/drug_nutrient/grapefruit1.pdf This 2012 Prevention article says that other fruits "could be" a problem but does not cite specific research: http://www.prevention.com/health/healthy-living/grapefruit-juice-shouldnt-be-mixed-some-medications Most of the links I looked at said that tangerines are not a problem. Tangelos can be, because they are a cross between tangerines and grapefruit. ETA one more link from the FDA that refers to tangelos and Seville oranges (used to make marmalade) as well as grapefruit: http://www.fda.gov/downloads/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/UCM292839.pdf 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swimmermom3 Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 Thanks for passing this on. We love Cuties here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 Oh bummer. Could you pass on some links? I'll check the other links in the thread, too. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie4b Posted March 21, 2015 Author Share Posted March 21, 2015 This NIH link (undated) says that tangerines and so forth will not have the same effect: http://www.cc.nih.gov/ccc/patient_education/drug_nutrient/grapefruit1.pdf This 2012 Prevention article says that other fruits "could be" a problem but does not cite specific research: http://www.prevention.com/health/healthy-living/grapefruit-juice-shouldnt-be-mixed-some-medications Most of the links I looked at said that tangerines are not a problem. Tangelos can be, because they are a cross between tangerines and grapefruit. ETA one more link from the FDA that refers to tangelos and Seville oranges (used to make marmalade) as well as grapefruit: http://www.fda.gov/downloads/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/UCM292839.pdf A research medical article warns about tangerine consumption with the particular drug that I take. It's a moderate warning and people who consume them in moderation are okay. Trouble was that I consumed them immoderately! The pharmacist confirmed the information. I don't want to publish my meds online, so I can't link the article. It was from a medical publication, not a popular news site. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PinkyandtheBrains. Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 I followed up on something random I had read on the internet a couple weeks ago about tangerines and mandarins being different names for the same fruit. (Clementines as well.) The producers just put "Clementine" or "Madarin" on their products. I thought they were either oranges or a different citrus altogether. I already knew that when grapefruit affected a medication that tangerines are usually not recommended either. After some research and discussion with a pharmacist, I found that it is true: mandarins, clementines, and tangerines are all the same basic fruit and interact with the drug I'm on, blocking its effectiveness. I discussed this with the doctor today and she didn't know about it either. I'm frustrated because I'm a very compliant patient and would not have been eating them had I known. (For the drug I am on, moderate amounts are okay. I LOVE them and don't stick to moderate amounts. Never saw a need to!) Anyway, I thought I'd share with others of you in case you're on a drug that interacts with grapefruit because that usually means tangerines as well. Good to know, I used to be on a med that restricted grapefruit. I didn't know about the others. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 Thank you!!! I know my dh can't have grapefruit because of possible drug interaction, but no one ever told us about the other fruits. THANK YOU AGAIN! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie4b Posted March 21, 2015 Author Share Posted March 21, 2015 Everyone, obviously check on your particular drug. I wouldn't want to deny anyone the pleasures of mandarins and clementines who doesn't need to be concerned! As Katilac linked upthread, some drugs are not affected by tangerines. Mine is. It's just something to check on. (I really wish that mandarin and clementine producers just labeled their products as tangerines at least somewhere on the bag.) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 Everyone, obviously check on your particular drug. I wouldn't want to deny anyone the pleasures of mandarins and clementines who doesn't need to be concerned! As Katilac linked upthread, some drugs are not affected by tangerines. Mine is. It's just something to check on. (I really wish that mandarin and clementine producers just labeled their products as tangerines at least somewhere on the bag.) I'm glad you posted about it, because I don't think it's common knowledge that there was even the possibility of an issue. :) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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