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Can I Take Other Medicines While I Am Getting Chemotherapy?

Some medicines may interfere with the effects of your chemo. To be sure that your treatment is as effective as it can be, tell your doctor or nurse about any and all prescription and non-prescription medicines, herbs, and supplements you are taking.

  • Make a list of the name of each drug, the dose, how often you take it, who prescribed it, and the reason you take it.
  • Be sure to include the things you may not think of as medicines. This includes aspirin, herbal and dietary supplements, vitamins, minerals, and over-the-counter medicines.

Your doctor will tell you if you should stop taking any of these medicines before you start chemo. After your treatments start, check with your doctor before taking any new medicines or supplements and before stopping the ones you already take.

Last Medical Review: 03/08/2008
Last Revised: 05/15/2008

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