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Is It Safe To Take Elderberry And Turmeric Along With Cancer Medications?

I would like to begin taking turmeric for its anti-inflammatory benefits and sambucus (Black elderberry extract) to boost my immune system. I have cancer and afib and wondered if it would be safe to take them in combination with my medications. I m taking a blood thinner for afib, a daily chemo pill, and a statin to help lower my cholesterol( a result of the chemo). Thank you.
Wed, 23 May 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

You can use turmeric with all your other medication without having any problems.

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Is It Safe To Take Elderberry And Turmeric Along With Cancer Medications?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. You can use turmeric with all your other medication without having any problems. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.