Q I take medication every day for a chronic condition—can I take a herbal tonic together with it?
A Whether a chronic medication and a herbal tonic can be taken together depends on the medication you're on and your current condition. You must tell us all medications you're taking before a prescription is made. In most cases, the herb composition can be adjusted for safe prescribing.
Detailed Answer
If you're taking medication for hypertension, diabetes, thyroid conditions, etc., certain herbs in a tonic may interact, so this must be checked before prescribing. Patients on anticoagulants (such as warfarin) need caution with blood-invigorating herbs like Angelica gigas and Cnidium officinale. In most cases, the herb composition can be adjusted to allow safe prescribing.
Our Korean Medicine Clinic's Perspective
At Dongjedang Korean Medicine Clinic, identifying all the medications you're taking is the first step at your initial visit. Even with a chronic condition, we find a way to prescribe safely.
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