Herbal Supplements May Not Mix With Heart Medicines

Written By Dr. James A.M. Smith

Some herbal supplements can have dangerous interactions with heart medications.

Herbal supplements are natural, so they must be safe, right? Not necessarily. Herbal supplements can have strong effects in the body, and some can interact with prescription medications used to treat heart and circulatory problems, such as high blood pressure and heart failure. Some of these interactions can even be dangerous.

To read more, please click here to read the full Mayo Clinic article.

Herbal supplements may not mix with heart medicine

James A.M. Smith, DO, is board certified by the American Board of Vascular Medicine and the American College of Osteopathic Internists. He practices cardiovascular medicine and intervention at Kansas Vascular Medicine.

Dr. James A.M. Smith
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