Q I once took appetite stimulants briefly from internal medicine. Is it okay to use appetite stimulants with herbal medicine?
A Combining them with a time gap is largely fine, but appetite stimulants are only a short-term aid and don't resolve the root cause. Once stomach function recovers with oriental medicine treatment, appetite naturally revives so you no longer rely on the medicine.
Detailed Answer
Appetite stimulants help temporarily boost appetite, but appetite often drops again when you stop the medicine. There's little direct clash with herbal medicine, so you can combine them with a 1–2 hour gap—be sure to tell us at the consultation which medicines you're taking.
Oriental Medicine Clinic Perspective
Oriental medicine treatment is not about forcibly boosting appetite but about restoring function so the stomach is ready to accept food. As treatment progresses, meal portions naturally increase without appetite stimulants, and we adjust together so you can reduce them step by step without strain.
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