Can Herbal Supplements And Antibiotics Taken For Heart Interact?

Posted on Mon, 4 Jul 2016

Question: My name is XXXXXXX XXXXXXX and am 90 yr. old. I have bad knee pain in both the knees. I am thinking of taking of taking herbal medicine containing white will bark and Boswellia serrata.
I take heart medications. I therefore wonder whether it is safe to take take this herbal medicine. Thanks

Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka (15 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
I would explain as follows:

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX

Thank you for asking on HCM!

I carefully passed through your question and would explain that it is safe taking this herbal medicine in cardiac patients.

It has few adverse effects.

I would recommend starting in low doses and increasing slowly in order to avoid possible adverse effects.

Hope you will find this answer helpful!

Kind regards,

Dr. Iliri

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