Q I take medication every day for a chronic condition. Can I take a tonic alongside it?
A Whether a chronic-disease medication and a Korean medicine tonic can be taken together depends on the drugs you take and your current state. You must tell us all the medications you are taking before prescription. In most cases the herbal composition can be adjusted for a safe prescription.
Detailed Answer
If you are taking chronic-disease medications such as blood pressure, diabetes, or thyroid drugs, certain tonic herbs may have an effect, so this must be checked before prescription. People on anticoagulants (such as warfarin) need caution with blood-activating herbs like angelica (danggui) and cnidium (cheongung). In most cases the herbal composition can be adjusted for a safe prescription.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
At Dongjedang Korean Medicine Clinic, identifying all the medications you are taking at the first visit is the first step of prescribing. Even with a chronic condition, we find a way to let you take a tonic safely.
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