Can traditional Chinese medicine and western medicine be eaten together

Chinese medicine and western medicine can eat together: in life need to use Chinese medicine and western medicine at the same time the situation is very common. So in order to prevent drug interaction, it is generally not recommended to use combined drugs. If you want to use at the same time should also pay attention to the interval of more than half an hour to prevent drug interaction. Because most of the western medicine began to be absorbed by the body, about half an hour. After metabolism, it is very small on the impact of Chinese medicine. Some Chinese medicines, such as medicines for treating colds and colds, play a faster role, about half an hour later, then you can take other medicines. Of course, if it is nourishing Chinese medicine, then the interval time will be slightly longer.