Q I take a prokinetic and diabetes medication from internal medicine. Is it okay to take herbal medicine together?
A Yes, if you space them out. We usually advise taking herbal and Western medicine about 1-2 hours apart, and don't stop diabetes medication or prokinetics on your own—adjust them with your physician as symptoms improve.
Detailed Answer
There's no need to suddenly stop the prokinetic or diabetes medication you're taking. Taking herbal and Western medicine about 1-2 hours apart reduces interference with absorption. In particular, diabetes medication is directly tied to blood sugar, so don't stop it on your own; once treatment progresses and symptoms stabilize, it's safe to gradually adjust in consultation with your attending internal medicine physician.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
If you tell us all the medications you're taking at your visit, we adjust the herbal composition and dosing time accordingly. We manage in a direction that aids gastric recovery while safely combining Western and Korean medicine.
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