Thursday, February 9, 2012

Herbal Remedies, Heart Meds Don't Mix

(HealthScout) UPDATED 2010-02-01
According to a new report, more and more Americans are using herbal remedies, unaware that these supplements can be dangerous when mixed with prescription medications, particularly those used to treat heart disease. In this article, experts discuss a variety of supplements and how they can affect the way drugs for cardiac issues and other conditions work. Their discussion includes information on the depression and sleep supplement St. John's wort, which can affect the way prescription meds such as those used to treat blood pressure and arrhythmia are processed by the liver and affect the heart.
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