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Is Herbal Supplements Safe With Chemo

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Deerfield Beach, FL

Is it ok to take moringa or turmeric while on Revlimid and Darzalex or any chemo treatments,I heard this herbal powder or pills is a miracle for inflammation etc

January 15, 2023
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MillerC, tell your care team about the nausea. They can give you something else. πŸ’—

January 24, 2023
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Yes ask your pharmacist. I take tumeric, I'm not sure about moringa

January 16, 2023
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Herbal supplements can interact with chemotherapy medications and may not always be safe. For example:

- Green tea supplements can interfere with the effectiveness of Velcade (bortezomib), used to treat multiple myeloma
- St. John's wort can reduce the effectiveness of Gleevec (imatinib), used to treat chronic myeloid Show Full Answer

Herbal supplements can interact with chemotherapy medications and may not always be safe. For example:

- Green tea supplements can interfere with the effectiveness of Velcade (bortezomib), used to treat multiple myeloma.
- St. John's wort can reduce the effectiveness of Gleevec (imatinib), used to treat chronic myeloid leukemia.

Always consult with your doctor before trying any supplement or herb to ensure it does not negatively impact your treatment.

July 8
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

The nausea is worse than the back pain,sometimes the Zofran doesn’t even work for me πŸ™

January 23, 2023
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

I hope you can get rid of the nausea. That was miserable for me. πŸ™

January 16, 2023

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