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Complementary and Alternative
Medicine (CAM)
Tell Your Health Care Providers
Giving your health care providers a full picture of what you do to
manage your health helps you stay in control. Some CAM approaches
can have an effect on standard medicine. For example, certain
supplements can interact with over-the-counter or prescription
medicines. Also, some supplements -- such as garlic or ginkgo --
can increase the risk of bleeding problems during surgery. Talking
with your health care providers about CAM use will help ensure
coordinated and safe care. Your pharmacist may also have
information on any dietary supplements you are considering or
using.
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