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Mixing Chinese medicine with Western drugs carries hidden risks
Original: The hidden risks of using Chinese medicine with Western prescriptions
The South China Morning Post reports on the hidden risks of combining traditional Chinese medicine with Western prescription drugs. The piece highlights concerns that herbal remedies can interact with pharmaceuticals, altering their effectiveness or causing harmful side effects, particularly when patients do not tell their doctors about everything they are taking. It calls for greater awareness among patients and practitioners about these potential interactions.
Why now: Readers are concerned about drug interactions as use of traditional Chinese medicine alongside Western treatments remains widespread.
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