Most Western medications can be safely combined with diet herbs: ① cholesterol/blood pressure medications: generally safe (monitor), ② diabetes medications: caution needed (Mahwang affects blood sugar), ③ thyroid medications: combined with care, ④ antidepressants: avoid Mahwang-containing formulas, ⑤ heart medications: caution required, may avoid Mahwang. Tell the doctor about ALL current medications including supplements. Take with 1–2 hour gap when possible.