To understand patients attitudes toward the use and knowledge of Herb-drug interactions, survey instrument included questions about the patient’s demographic information, familiarity with various specific herbs, attitudes toward and beliefs about herbs, and the patient’s comfort level when discussing herb use with their physician.68% respondents felt that herbs were drugs and that some herbs could harm a baby if taken during pregnancy (30%). 58% believed that some herbs could interact with prescription medications and that herbs were safe to use during pregnancy, compared with prescription or over-the-counter drugs (44%). 71% respondents indicated that a family member recommended they take herbs. 41.13% respondents indicated they had given their children or grandchildren herbs. Our conclusion is herbal products are familiar to most patients and used by many of them. So Primary care physicians and pharmacists need to be aware that most patients are likely to use herbs without aware of its interactions.
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