Q I'm taking blood pressure medication. Is it okay to also take diet herbal medicine or gamnosu?
A You must always tell us about any medication you're taking during your visit. Since gamnosu has a diuretic effect, we adjust the timing so it doesn't overlap with your blood pressure medication, and proceed within a safe range.
Detailed Answer
Since gamnosu (herbal diuretic) promotes sodium and water elimination, taking it alongside diuretic-type blood pressure medication requires consideration of electrolyte balance. After the Korean medicine doctor reviews your current medications, we adjust the herbal formula and timing intervals. If your blood pressure stabilizes during weight loss, we also recommend discussing possible dose adjustment of your blood pressure medication with your prescribing doctor.
Our Korean Medicine Clinic's Perspective
Obesity and high blood pressure are closely linked, and blood pressure often naturally decreases as weight is lost. We design the prescription so both can be managed safely together.
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