Possible Drug–Herb Interaction between Herbal Supplement Containing Horsetail () and Antiretroviral Drugs

The use of alternative medicines, including herbs, is common among HIV-positive patients, even in those on antiretroviral treatment. Equisetum arvense , known as “horsetail,” is mainly used for its diuretic properties. There are limited data about the pharmacological properties of this compound and...

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Main Authors: Ezequiel Cordova MD, Laura Morganti MD, Claudia Rodriguez MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2017-01-01
Series:Journal of the International Association of Providers of AIDS Care
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/2325957416680295