There is an increasing use in herbal medications recently due to more evidenced based therapy and fewer side effects.
However, herbal medications and supplements may interact in harmful ways with over-the-counter or prescription medicines you are taking.
Taking Herbal supplements may decrease the effectiveness of other drugs you are taking or may increase the negative side effects
If you are considering taking herbal medications it is always a good idea to talk to your doctor about possible side effects and interaction with other medications you are taking.
Reference
Abebe, W. (2002). Herbal medication: potential for adverse interactions with analgesic drugs. Journal of clinical pharmacy and therapeutics, 27(6), 391-401.
Bush, T. M., Rayburn, K. S., Holloway, S. W., Sanchez-Yamamoto, D. S., Allen, B. L., Lam, T., … & Roth, L. W. (2007). Adverse interactions between herbal and dietary substances and prescription medications: a clinical survey. Alternative therapies in health and medicine, 13(2), 30-35.
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