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The hidden risks of mixing Chinese medicine with Western drugs
Original: The hidden risks of using Chinese medicine with Western prescriptions
A South China Morning Post piece examines the risks of combining traditional Chinese medicine with Western prescription drugs, warning that interactions between herbal remedies and pharmaceuticals can reduce drug effectiveness or cause harmful side effects. The article urges patients to tell their doctors about any herbal treatments they use, as these are often undisclosed and can interact with common medications.
Why now: Growing use of traditional Chinese medicine alongside conventional pharmaceuticals is raising fresh safety concerns among patients and clinicians.
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Evidence
- The hidden risks of using Chinese medicine with Western prescriptions · South China Morning Post
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