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Do I Need a Prescription for Homeopathic Medicine?

Do I Need a Prescription for Homeopathic Medicine? (0:16)

You don’t need a prescription for homeopathic medications, but that doesn’t mean you should use them without talking to your doctor. Watch this video featuring integrative medicine specialist Dr. Stephen Atkins before trying a homeopathic remedy.

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You don't need a prescription for homeopathic medication, and you can usually buy them in most good health food stores or nutritionally oriented pharmacies. However, I really think that it's very, very important to seek a medical professional to get their advice before doing it on your own.