Can cerebral infarction herbal medicine be taken together with western medicine?

In general, Chinese medicine for cerebral infarction can be used in combination with western medicine, but it is not recommended to take them together. It is recommended to follow the doctor’s prescription. Cerebral infarction is a western medical concept, which belongs to the category of “stroke” in Chinese medicine, and the Chinese medicines commonly used in Chinese medicine to treat stroke include Fufang Danshen Dropping Pills and Xuesetong Tablets. Compound Danshen Drop Pills is used for chest paralysis (chest tightness and pain) caused by qi stagnation and blood stasis (blood stasis due to unobstructed flow of qi), with chest tightness and tingling in the precordial region; angina pectoris of coronary heart disease with the above symptoms. Adverse reactions: Occasional gastrointestinal discomfort. Use with caution in pregnant women. Hemosiderin Tablets, with the efficacy of activating blood circulation, eliminating blood stasis and promoting circulation. It is used for cerebral stasis, hemiplegia, cardiovascular stasis (blockage of cardiac veins and channels by blood stasis), thoracic paralysis (stuffy pain in the chest), cardiac pain; sequelae of cerebrovascular disease, angina pectoris of coronary heart disease with the above symptoms. Pregnant women are advised to use with caution. If there is any discomfort, it is recommended to consult a doctor in time. If medication is needed, it should be diagnosed by a doctor and standardized treatment should be prescribed by a doctor.