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Can Herbal Supplements And Antibiotics Taken For Heart Interact?
Question: My name is XXXXXXX XXXXXXX and am 90 yr. old. I have bad knee pain in both the knees. I am thinking of taking of taking herbal medicine containing white will bark and Boswellia serrata.
I take heart medications. I therefore wonder whether it is safe to take take this herbal medicine. Thanks
I take heart medications. I therefore wonder whether it is safe to take take this herbal medicine. Thanks
Brief Answer:
I would explain as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
Thank you for asking on HCM!
I carefully passed through your question and would explain that it is safe taking this herbal medicine in cardiac patients.
It has few adverse effects.
I would recommend starting in low doses and increasing slowly in order to avoid possible adverse effects.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
I would explain as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
Thank you for asking on HCM!
I carefully passed through your question and would explain that it is safe taking this herbal medicine in cardiac patients.
It has few adverse effects.
I would recommend starting in low doses and increasing slowly in order to avoid possible adverse effects.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
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