interactions between herbs and HIV meds
August 2002
We're getting lots of questions about interactions between herbs and HIV meds.
Most HIV patients self-medicate with herbs and supplements. Some of these cause problems.
St. John's wort is used for suspected antiviral activity. But it can DECREASE indinavir (Crixivan) levels by 57%.
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