Christine Jaconsen from Wasatch healthMart Pharmacy comes to Studio 5 with important information you need to know about herbal medications.
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Herbal medications can adversely interact with some regular prescription medications. For example, gingko biloba and coumadin, St John’s wort and certain anti-depressants and garlic with coumadin. Each of these herbal medications can have adverse effects on your health. So Healthmart Pharmacies recommend you talk to your healthcare provider or pharmacist about combining various herbal medicines with prescription drugs before you decide to take them.
Here are other points to remember when considering herbal or organic medicine:
Herbal and organic medicines are not FDA- approved, so take this into consideration when deciding to take the medication.
Also HeathMart adds that you should understand what organic remedy would be effective for your particular health issues. You should read all labels on each herbal or organic medication that you take, fully understanding what you’re taking, how much you need to take and for what purpose that particular medication is useful. Again, consulting with your pharmacist is the best way to be safe with taking the medication.
Self-medication and overdosing is a possibility since these medications are not issued by prescription. So remember that you still have to understand and follow the dosage recommendations. Just because a medicine is natural or organic, does not mean that it is safe in greater dosages.
Another issue with some herbal or organic medications are the fact that unless prepared by reputable companies, contamination could be a possibility. HealthMart pharmacies have professional and accredited pharmacists who can create compounds especially for your health issues. Their facilities have calibrated equipment and sterile conditions. So calling a HealthMart pharmacist is a good way to avoid any contamination problems.
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Visit the Wasatch HealthMart Pharmacy located at 4387 Harrison Blvd., Suite D7 in Ogden, call them at (801) 479-0331 or go online to www.wasatchpharmacy.com. Your HealthMart Pharmacies are locally owned community pharmacies offering special care and service that you can only get from a member of your community.
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