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Herbal Supplements and Prescription Medications

Sunday, February 11th, 2007 by Tim Subscribe To Our Feed

As the popularity of herbal supplements continues to rise, so should awareness about the dangers. Drug-Herb interactions do not occur because of a chemical reaction between the drug and herb components, which produces a toxic material. Instead, these interactions can be a result of herb components causing a decrease or increase in the quantities of drug in one’s bloodstream. The best way to avoid any complications and side effects, talk to your doctor. He will be able to tell you if the herbal supplement and medicine are compatible.
Don’t let this scare you, herbal medicine is still an excellent alternative to some prescription medicines as well as in conjunction with your medication so long as you have the combinations monitored by your physician.

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