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The patient should be asked what medications, prescribed or over-the-counter, are currently being taken and for what purpose.³ It is important to be aware that an estimated 25% of the population is taking some type of herbal product.⁴ All medications should be identified and their contraindications noted before proceeding with treatment. The patient should be questioned about current medications at each subsequent appointment to ensure that information on the patient’s medication regimen is kept up to date.