Can Supplements Be Taken During CLL Treatment?
Can Supplements Be Taken During CLL Treatment? from Patient Empowerment Network on Vimeo.
Some chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) patients may wonder about interactions with their usual supplements. Watch as Dr. Nadia Khan from Fox Chase Cancer Center shares advice about supplements and other things CLL patients may be taking for health concerns.
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Transcript:
Mary Leer:
Okay, here’s a question that Sandra asks, “I’m preparing for CLL treatment, can I take my vitamins, herbs, or other supplements during treatment?”
Dr. Nadia Khan:
Thanks for that excellent question, Sandra. It’s so important to review all of your medications with your provider before starting any therapy during the course of your CLL treatment. Drug interactions with herbals and over-the-counter medications can result in serious side effects, some over-the-counters and herbals can inhibit the effectiveness of CLL therapy. So it’s important to discuss these with your provider on a case-by-case basis.