Drinking Chinese medicine containing centipede and scorpion requires attention, whether there are adverse reactions, the need to strictly follow the doctor’s instructions to take drugs, etc.. 1. Contraindications: Centipedes and scorpions are poisonous and are usually used after concocting. Pregnant women should avoid taking centipede and scorpion. Scorpion is contraindicated for those who suffer from blood deficiency, which causes wind movement due to loss of nourishment to the muscles, bones, veins and collaterals. 2. Adverse reactions: excessive dosage of whole scorpion may cause headache, dizziness, elevated blood pressure, palpitation (rapid heartbeat, often accompanied by panic), restlessness and other adverse reactions; excessive dosage of centipede may cause poisoning, which may be manifested as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, unconsciousness, slow heartbeat and so on. 3. Strictly follow the doctor’s instructions: patients taking Chinese medicine containing centipede and scorpion should take the medicine carefully under the doctor’s guidance. Do not take the medicine without authorization, in order to avoid adverse reactions, which may seriously jeopardize the health of the body. If any discomfort occurs during the treatment period, the patient should stop using the medicine and consult a doctor.