Tips for using herbal medicines

Herbals are important medications with varying safety profiles.

Some people think these types of drugs are completely safe because they are “natural” or because a prescription is not needed to access them; that may be true but, some herbals or other natural medications may interact with the prescription medications you take.

Always include a list of herbals, vitamins, minerals, over-the counter or other non-prescription medication when discussing your health with a pharmacist or other health care professional.