Medication Safety: Supplements That Cause Harmful Interactions

It is a dangerous misconception that supplements are safe to combine with medication simply because they are "natural." Dietary and herbal supplements can interact with medicines unpredictably, either magnifying the drug's effects (potentially causing severe side effects or toxicity) or reducing its effectiveness (leading to treatment failure).This guide outlines some of the most common supplements known to cause clinically significant interactions with widely prescribed medications.Read article