Test Your Knowledge

Preparing questions in advance can help patients to have more meaningful discussions with their physician regarding their conditions and treatments. Patients may wish to ask their doctor the following questions related to echinacea:

1. What is your opinion on the effectiveness of echinacea in reducing cold or flu symptoms?
   
   
2. What type of echinacea, if any, do you recommend?
   
   
3. How will I know if echinacea is working?
   
   
4. How long should I take echinacea?
   
   
5. Will it be evident if I am taking too much echinacea?
   
   
6. What should I do if I start experiencing side effects related to echinacea?
   
   
7. Can I take cold and flu medications at the same time I take echinacea?
   
   
8. Are there certain medications that I should stop taking while I’m on echinacea?
   
   
9. Will certain herbs interact poorly with echinacea?
   
   
10. Are their alternative herbs or medications that might serve as a more effective treatment?