Schweiz Med Wochenschr. 1996 Oct; 126(40): 1677-9.

[Risk-free homeopathy?]

Ernst E.

Department of Complementary Medicine, Postgraduate Medical School, University of Exeter, England.

It is often assumed that homeopathy, even though possibly ineffective, is free of risks. This notion is questioned in this review. Side-effects and complications associated with homeopathy have been reported in the literature. Furthermore the question whether the homeopath is risk-free in all cases needs discussing. As a case in point attitude of some homeopaths towards immunization is quoted as an example of particular concern. On the basis of these data the notion of totally risk-free homeopathy is untenable.