5 Herbal Supplements That Don't Mix with Medications

By HealthCentral Editorial Team

Herbal supplements are harmless...or are they?

Herbal supplements are harmless...or are they?

Pharmacies and natural food stores are lined with shelves of herbal supplements that are thought to treat a variety of diseases and conditions. But for people taking prescription medications, these seemingly harmless supplements can cause adverse drug interactions that can actually put them at risk.

Here are five herbal supplements and the medications with which they do not mix.

By HealthCentral Editorial Team— Last Modified: 03/26/2012, First Published: 06/27/2011