Q I'm using a topical steroid and acid suppressant prescribed by internal medicine. Is it okay to take herbal medicine together?
A Yes, if you space them out. We usually advise taking herbal and Western medicine about 1-2 hours apart, and if you tell us the medications you're taking at your visit, we adjust the prescription accordingly.
Detailed Answer
There is no need to stop the topical steroid or acid suppressant you're taking on your own. Taking herbal and Western medicine about 1-2 hours apart reduces interference with absorption. Since eosinophilic esophagitis is a disease where medication management is important, it is safe to continue Western treatment while combining Korean medicine to further stabilize symptoms.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
If you tell us all the medications you're currently using at your visit, we adjust the herbal composition and dosing time accordingly. Don't stop or increase medication on your own; it is safe to discuss changes with your attending physician.
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