Q I'm currently taking hormone drugs prescribed by my OB-GYN. Is it okay to take herbal medicine at the same time?
A HRT and herbal medicine can be taken together if you space them out in time. We usually advise taking them about 1 to 2 hours apart, and once symptoms stabilize, we adjust together with your physician to gradually reduce the conventional medication.
Detailed Answer
There is no need to suddenly stop the hormone drugs (HRT) you are taking. If you take herbal medicine and conventional medicine about 1 to 2 hours apart, they interfere less with each other's absorption. Once symptoms stabilize with Korean medicine treatment, we can adjust, in consultation with your physician, to gradually reduce the hormone drugs without strain.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
If you tell us what medications you are taking during your visit, we will adjust the herbal formula and dosing times accordingly. Once the body's foundation stabilizes through Korean medicine treatment that replenishes fluids and brings down empty heat, we manage the safe combination with HRT and a gradual reduction together, helping you continue treatment without burden.
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