TABLE 3.
Therapeutics and concurrent complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use
| Therapeutic agent(s)* | Users, n (%) (n=69) | CAM products used concurrently | n |
|---|---|---|---|
| Analgesic agents: acetaminophen, codeine, diclofenac, ibuprofen | 6 (8.7) | Vitamins and minerals | 5 |
| Herbals | 1 | ||
| Miscellaneous | 5 | ||
| Homeopathy | 1 | ||
| Antiasthmatic agents: beclomethasone, budesonide, fluticasone, montelukast salbutamol, terbutaline; budesonide/formoterol, fluticasone/ salmeterol | 36 (52.2) | Vitamins and minerals | 28 |
| Herbals | 8 | ||
| Miscellaneous | 8 | ||
| Homeopathy | 6 | ||
| Antibiotics: amikacin, amoxicillin, azithromycin, cephalexin, ciproflaxacin clarithromycin, tobramycin, trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole | 24 (34.8) | Vitamins and minerals | 14 |
| Herbals | 8 | ||
| Miscellaneous | 11 | ||
| Homeopathy | 1 | ||
| Anti-ulcer agents: lansoprazole, omeprazole, ranitidine, sucralfate | 11 (15.9) | Vitamins and minerals | 6 |
| Herbals | 2 | ||
| Miscellaneous | 3 | ||
| Homeopathy | 2 | ||
| Nasal corticosteroids: budesonide, furoate, mometasone, triamcinolone | 15 (21.7) | Vitamins and minerals | 15 |
| Herbals | 2 | ||
| Miscellaneous | 3 | ||
| Homeopathy | 1 | ||
| Pancreatic enzymes: pancrelipase | 8 (11.6) | Vitamins and minerals | 6 |
| Herbals | 1 | ||
| Miscellaneous | 5 | ||
| Homeopathy | 0 | ||
| Psychostimulants: atomoxetine, caffeine, dextroamphetamine, modafinil, amphetamine/dextroamphetamine | 6 (8.7) | Vitamins and minerals | 4 |
| Herbals | 0 | ||
| Miscellaneous | 3 | ||
| Homeopathy | 0 | ||
| Other: deflazacort, desmopressin, dornase alfa, insulin, peglyte, phenobarbital, prednisone, tamsulosine, valproic acid; brompheniramine/phenylephrine/dextromethorphan (Dimetapp†) | 14 (20.3) | Vitamins and minerals | 9 |
| Herbals | 2 | ||
| Miscellaneous | 7 | ||
| Homeopathy | 1 |
*
Listed alphabetically (single products; combinations);
†
Pfizer, USA