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Herbal supplements and heart medicines may not mix
Herbal supplements and prescription medications
Playing it safe with herbal supplements
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Herbal supplements and prescription medicines
Herbal supplements and drug interactions
Coenzyme Q-10
Danshen
Evening primrose
Garlic
Ginkgo biloba
Ginseng
Hawthorn
Licorice
Saw palmetto
St. John's wort
Be safe with herbal supplements
Playing it safe with herbal supplements
Content
Herbal supplements and prescription medicines
Herbal supplements and drug interactions
Coenzyme Q-10
Danshen
Evening primrose
Garlic
Ginkgo biloba
Ginseng
Hawthorn
Licorice
Saw palmetto
St. John's wort
Be safe with herbal supplements
Licorice
The herb licorice may change how warfarin works and may raise bleeding risk. Licorice also can lower potassium levels, which can raise the risk of serious side effects from digoxin. Most licorice candies and products in the U.S. don't have any of the licorice herb in them.
