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Q. I am taking medication for depression or anxiety — is it safe to also take herbal diet medicine?

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Consultation with both your prescribing physician and a Korean medicine practitioner is required before starting.

📝 Detailed Answer

정신건강의학과 약물 복용 중에는 **담당 의사와 한의사 모두와 상의**하시는 것이 좋습니다. 일부 다이어트한약 성분이 불안, 불면을 유발할 수 있어, 기존 증상이 악화될 가능성을 고려해야 합니다. 안정적인 상태라면 저자극 처방이 가능할 수 있습니다.
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