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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
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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
Be safe with herbal supplements
If your healthcare professional tells you it's OK to use an herbal supplement along with medicine, be careful to follow directions about how much medicine to take. Watch for any signs that you may be having a drug interaction, such as:
- Fast heartbeat.
- Blood pressure changes.
