Medication Interactions With Turmeric
The drug interaction of turmeric
Turmeric has been valued by doctors for a long time and has a long history of being used in medicine. However, when it is used in combination with various medicines, the interaction situation cannot be ignored.
Many western medicines change when they meet turmeric. Anticoagulants combine with turmeric, and the ability of coagulation may be changed. The ingredients in turmeric may increase the effect of anticoagulants, causing the risk of bleeding. For those who take anticoagulants such as warfarin, if they use turmeric, they should carefully check the coagulation indicators to prevent the risk of bleeding.
The combination of hypoglycemic drugs and turmeric also has variables. Turmeric may help to lower blood sugar, and when combined with hypoglycemic drugs, blood sugar may drop sharply. When taking medication, patients should always check their blood sugar and adjust the dose according to the situation to avoid the disease of hypoglycemia.
When antiplatelet drugs are used with turmeric, the nature of platelet aggregation may change. If the two are used together, the risk of bleeding will also increase. Patients must follow the doctor's instructions to weigh the pros and cons to avoid the risk of bleeding.
In addition, the related effects of liver drug enzymes should not be ignored. Turmeric may affect the activity of liver drug enzymes and cause the metabolism of other drugs to change. Some drugs metabolized by liver drug enzymes are used in combination with turmeric, and the blood drug concentration may rise or fall, and the efficacy and toxicity may vary.
When a doctor uses medication, he must carefully review the patient's medication history to know whether he uses turmeric and the agent containing ginger. Patients should also tell the doctor truthfully about the herbs and dietary supplements used, including turmeric. Doctors and patients should work together to determine safe medication strategies to prevent undesirable effects of turmeric and drug interactions and ensure patient well-being.
