A patient taking finasteride (Proscar) tells you that he is also taking the herbal supplement saw palmetto. What is your best response?
a. "You should not take finasteride and saw palmetto at the same time."
b. "Finasteride and saw palmetto taken together increase your risk of bleeding."
c. "Be sure to notify your prescriber if you notice any unusual side effects."
d. "Avoid people with viral infections while taking these two substances."
ANS: C
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