When should you avoid combining alternative and traditional medicines?

Answer 1

When you don't let the both heath care professionals - traditional and alternative - know what medicine/supplement/treatments you might be on.
You could end up doubling up or even counter-acting the effects, possibly making you sicker.
If your doctors/health care professionals are willing to work together, you can have the best of both worlds.

Answer 2

There is no need to avoid them. I have found that conventional medicines work better when the patient is treated again by other alternative methods.
I am practicing acupressure. I have found that after my therapy the patient responds well to other medicines prescribed by their respective doctors.
Alternative medicines help.

Answer 3

you should take great care when combining the two. you should always ask a pharmacist for advice before taking them together, many combinations of herbal and traditional medicines can be dangerous to your health.

Answer 4

if you are taking any kind of prescribed medications (by your doctor) always check with the doctor or the pharmacy before taking any "over-the-counter" medications as they may be contraindicated with the medication in your system...