date: 1/24/2007
Risky herb-drug combos
Are you considering taking herbal remedies to supplement more traditional medications? ConsumerReportsHealth.org tells you about herbs that interact with drugs in ways you wouldn't expect, and provides the facts on dangerous interactions.
Subscribe to ConsumerReportsHealth.org today and find out how herbs can reduce the effectiveness of medication, increase side effects, and cause potentially dangerous increases in drug potency.
Herbal remedies can interact dangerously with medications. This table lists nine top-selling herbal supplements and some common drugs that may interact with them. If you take medication or have a chronic disease, consult with your doctor before using herbs. Note that some interactions are theoretical or based on test-tube or
animal studies. Drugs may be available in additional brand names or as generics.
This article first appeared in the January 2007 issue of Consumer Reports on Health.
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