Can Western medicine be eaten together?

Traditional Chinese medicine and western medicine are not recommended to be taken at the same time. In the absence of special medical advice, it is recommended that the time between traditional Chinese medicine and western medicine should be at least 30 minutes apart. If it is taken at the same time, some uncontrollable chemical reactions may occur between western medicine and traditional Chinese medicine. Mild cases may affect drug absorption and drug efficacy. Serious cases may cause some toxic side effects and affect health. Therefore, in order to be safe, it is recommended that patients get the prescription, if both western medicine and traditional Chinese medicine, should ask the doctor in detail the method of medication. If the doctor recognizes the efficacy of eating together, you can eat at the same time, otherwise do not risk taking at the same time. In addition, some Chinese and Western medicines are absolutely not eaten at the same time, such as peach kernel, almond in traditional Chinese medicine and anesthesia, sedative drugs can not be taken at the same time, otherwise it will lead to liver and kidney function damage. Patients who take anticoagulant drugs for a long time should also ask the doctor if it is appropriate to take blood circulation drugs.