Q I'm taking prescribed antibiotics and painkillers after surgery — can I take recovery herbal medicine alongside them?
A In most cases, herbal medicine can be taken alongside your prescribed medications, but you must tell us all the medications you're currently taking so we can prescribe safely. Don't stop prescribed medication on your own — any overlap will be adjusted during consultation.
Detailed Answer
Antibiotics and painkillers prescribed after surgery are important medications for preventing infection and controlling pain, so they should not be stopped arbitrarily. Herbal medicine is often used alongside such medications, but since ingredients may overlap or affect metabolism, it's essential to inform us of all medications and supplements you are taking. In particular, if your antibiotic course isn't finished, completing that schedule takes priority.
Our Korean Medicine Clinic's Perspective
At Dongjedang, we check your current medications during consultation to design a prescription that avoids conflicts, and if needed, we advise on how to space out dosing times. When antibiotics or painkillers are still in progress right after surgery, we respect that treatment and coordinate the timing of any supportive recovery care together with you.
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