Health & Wellness
Ask Dr. Lomax
with Dr. Lenny Lomax, M.D.
Reader:
Is it okay to mix natural products with prescription medication? Recently, I ran
into an old college friend. We’re both 56, but she can easily pass for 45. I finally got
around to asking how she does it. It’s obvious she exercises, but I was really surprised
to learn she uses herbal and natural products for just about everything. I’m diabetic and
have high blood pressure. Someday, I hope to get off prescription medication and was
wondering if it’s safe to start taking natural products while I’m still on meds. I asked my
doctor but he didn’t know a lot about natural products and suggested I stick with my
prescription medications. I respect him, but would like a second opinion.
26 HimPower December 2016