Q Is it harmful to the nerves or liver to take herbal medicine for a long time? I am worried because I have already been taking medication for a long time.
A Herbal medicine prescribed according to an accurate differential diagnosis offers high safety even with long-term use. If you are currently taking anticonvulsants, we proceed safely by monitoring liver function levels in parallel.
Detailed Answer
While concerns that herbal medicine is harmful to the liver are common, when prescribed based on differential diagnosis tailored to your constitution and condition, we use ingredients whose safety has been confirmed even with long-term use. If you are already taking anticonvulsants such as carbamazepine, the basic principle is to select ingredients that minimize the metabolic burden on the liver and to monitor liver function levels through regular blood tests.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
Dongjedang prioritizes prescriptions focused on clearing heat and invigorating blood, which place less burden on the liver, when treating trigeminal neuralgia, and recommends blood tests every three months. If you provide detailed information on all medications you are currently taking, we will design a safe prescription composition and dosing intervals accordingly.
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