Other physicians like to use alternative therapies along with western medicine. They think alternative therapies can reduce stress, relieve pain or stomach upsets caused by many antiviral drugs, or have other benefits for patients. Alternative therapies are very popular. Many people use them regularly. Some health insurance plans pay for therapies such as chiropractic or acupuncture.
Alternative therapies can have dangerous side effects.
Some herbs can lower blood levels of antiviral drugs. Consumers need to be careful when using alternative therapies. It is difficult to find good information on alternative therapies. Get as much information as you can before using them. Sometimes this information is truly not available.