Q I am currently taking muscle relaxants and anti-inflammatory painkillers prescribed by an orthopedic clinic. Is it okay to take them together with the herbal medicine from the Korean medicine clinic?
A Generally, direct interactions between muscle relaxants, anti-inflammatory painkillers, and herbal medicine are rare, but this may vary depending on individual constitution and the ingredients of the prescription. You must inform the Korean medicine doctor of the medications you are currently taking, and the doctor will formulate a safe prescription taking this into consideration. Please inform us immediately if you experience any discomfort during concurrent treatment.
Detailed Answer
From a Korean medicine perspective, a division of roles is possible where Western medicine suppresses symptoms while herbal medicine resolves the root causes of blood stasis and waste products. However, at Dongjedang, we identify all medications you are currently taking during the initial consultation and formulate the herbal medicine in a way that minimizes the burden on the liver. Long-term use of anti-inflammatory painkillers can strain the gastric mucosa; in such cases, herbal medicine designed to protect the stomach is included. Please be sure to inform us of your current medications during the consultation so that we can guide you on the safest method for concurrent treatment.
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