For patients who are taking prescription or over-the-counter drugs, herbal preparations
a. should all be avoided.
b. can be considered safe.
c. should be taken separately from drugs.
d. may cause dangerous herb-drug interac-tions.
D
For patients who take prescription or over-the-counter drugs, herbal preparations can cause dan-gerous herb-drug interactions. They cannot be considered safe, simply because they are "natural.". They do not necessarily need to be avoided, but should be discussed with a physician or pharmacist. Taking the herbal preparation separately from drugs may not help, depending on how long the drug(s) and herb(s) remain active in the body.
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