Interactions Between Complementary Therapies or Nutrition Supplements and Conventional Medications
- Laura Shane-McWhorter, PharmD, BCPS, FASCP, CDE, BC-ADM and
- Patti Geil, MS, RD, FADA, CDE
Abstract
In Brief
Although there are many effective diabetes medications, patients with diabetes may decide to use complementary therapies or nutrition supplements in addition to their conventional medications. The two case studies presented in this article review drug interactions and other issues that must be considered when patients decide to combine traditional medications with other therapies.
Footnotes
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Laura Shane-McWhorter, PharmD, BCPS, FASCP, CDE, BC-ADM, is associate professor (clinical) at the University of Utah College of Pharmacy and an adjunct faculty member at the University of Utah School of Medicine in Salt Lake City. Patti Geil, MS, RD, FADA, CDE, is a nutrition consultant in private practice in Lexington, Ky.
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Note of disclosure: Dr. Shane-McWhorter has received honoraria or consulting fees from Aventis, Pfizer Inc., Wyeth-Ayerst Pharmaceuticals, and Bayer Corp., and grants from Aventis and Pfizer Inc. All of these companies manufacture pharmaceutical products for the treatment of diabetes.
- American Diabetes Association
