Are You Talking to Your Patients About CAM?

摘要

[...] studies have demonstrated that herbal-drug combinations can increase the risk of bleeding, increase blood pressure levels, and decrease medication concentrations, such as in human immunodeficiency virus therapy. 3-6 Even CAM therapies that are typically safe can have rare complications, including pneumothorax with aggressive yoga moves; and nausea, syncope, and the potential for hepatitis C infection with acupuncture.7,8 Because of these risks, it is appropriate to discuss CAM use with patients of all ages to ensure safe and effective care.