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" Reader Question: Which herbal supplements are most likely to interact with prescription medicines? It depends on which herbs and meds you&amp;#039;re taking, so it&amp;#039;s always important to tell your doctor about anything you take\u2014including OTC drugs and dietary (herbal) supplements. According to a new study in The American Journal of Medicine, the following five supplements are most often linked to dangerous drug interactions: garlic, valerian, kava, ginkgo and St. John&amp;#039;s Wort. Side effects that can occur from either taking them by themselves or mixing them with certain meds include nausea, fever, chest pain, rashes and even liver damage. Problems most often occur when these supplements are taken by people who use prescription blood thinners, sedatives, antidepressants or diabetes medications, so if you are taking these (or any other) meds, refrain from using herbal supplements without first consulting with your doctor. I want to hear from you, so e-mail me your questions at dailywd@womansday.com.  Disclaimer: Your seeking information on health related topics and/or Sandra Adamson Fryhofer, MD&amp;#039;s providing such information herein constitutes neither the solicitation of nor the provision of medical advice, services, care or treatment. Communication with Dr. Fryhofer on this website does not create a doctor/patient relationship. For concerns about your own particular medical condition, you should consult your own medical professional, who can examine and evaluate you. Communication on a website is not a substitute for taking an active role in your own medical care and treatment and being personally seen by a physician of choice in your area.  "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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