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Alternative medicine rarely discussed with

doctors | Health | Reuters.com

Fri Jan 26, 2007 9:42 AM ET

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Most Americans age 50 and older

use complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), such as herbal

products or acupuncture, often unbeknownst to their doctor, according to

a survey conducted by AARP and the National Center for Complementary and

Alternative Medicine.

It's in patient's best interest to tell their doct about the CAMs

they're taking, experts say, because some alternative medicines may

interfere with over-the-counter medications, prescription drugs, or

other conventional medical approaches...

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