Problem:
L.A. is a new patient at the clinic. They have provided a list of several prescription medications. They mention that they "take some supplements" but did not list those since they just buy them at the grocery store and "are just vitamins." Why is it important for patients to list all vitamin, mineral, and herbal supplements they are taking? L.A. is on an antidepressant and an antihypertensive. When they list their supplements, you see they use chamomile, goldenseal, and turmeric. What interactions are you concerned about?