Herbal medicines in pregnancy Herbal medicines are commonly used by women during pregnancy. This article explains the potential health risks and uncertainties around their use and how pharmacists can provide supporting information for women.…
Older adults taking herbal remedies alongside prescription medicines at risk of harmful interactions More than a million older adults in the UK could be at risk of a potential herb–drug or supplement–drug interactions, research shows.…
How polypharmacy has become a medical burden worldwide More patients than ever are taking a multitude of medicines and supplements, but this can cause more harm than good.…
St John’s Wort has similar side effect profile to fluoxetine Research into toxicity associated with St John’s Wort shows that the profile of adverse drug reactions is similar to that of fluoxetine, a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor.…
Clear and concise information on drug interactions ‘Stockley’s drug interactions 2015 pocket companion’, edited by Claire L Preston.…
