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I suffer with degenerative disc disease & taking paracetamol. can i take herbal boswellia/turmeric/tartcherry along side until herbal 'kicks in' ?

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Dr. Stephen Southard answered

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Probably: There isn't any good data that suggests that the combination of the herbals/paracetamol should cause problems. Be aware that the paracetamol can probably cause the most problems and that you should adhere closely with recommended dosing guidelines so that you don't damage your liver.

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Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

I suffer with degenerative disc disease & taking paracetamol. can i take herbal boswellia/turmeric/tartcherry along side until herbal 'kicks in' ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stephen Southard answered

Dr Altman and 3 doctors agreed

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