During My Lamivudine/zidovudine And Efarenz Medication, Take Ginseng?

Updated October 8, 2014

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Gash Says:
Wed, Oct 08 '14, 10:18 AM

During my Lamivudine/Zidovudine and Efarenz medication as a HIV patient take Ginseng and other kind of natural supliment or herbs?
I've been told that the medication won't work if I take American Ginseng or Korean Ginseng. Is it true?
Please advice me.

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