Another very common misconception is that Allopathic or other medicines cannot be taken with Homoeopathic medicine. But if a person is on long continued allopathic treatment, especially steroids or "life-saving drugs", discontinuing the medicine abruptly might cause sudden increase in the intensity of his symptoms. So the best way is to reduce the dosage of the allopathic medicine gradually as the improvement starts & then stop them under the supervision of the doctor.

Few physicians restrict the intake of onion, garlic, tea, coffee etc. along with Homoeopathic medicine. But the researches have shown that there is no effect of such things on the efficacy of the medicine if these are taken in moderation & a significant gap is maintained between them & the medicine. Homoeopathic medicines act well on patients habituated to coffee and betel. Take the example of the southern states, where people primarily drink coffee, but Homoeopathy is most popular and is working very well in these states. But with certain medicines such restrictions are a must otherwise their action gets antidoted.

Homoeopathic medicines can be safely taken by Diabetics as they contain a negligible amount of SUGAR. If necessary, medicines can be given in distilled water also.

Homoeopathic medicines are given on the basis of symptom similarity. The medicine which is given to cure a set of symptoms is capable of producing similar symptoms in a healthy human being. Primary action of the medicine may be observed by the patient as an aggravation of his disease but in true sense it is only homoeopathic aggravation which is a part of curative process.

If the indicated medicine is repeated more than required, it often increases the symptoms which subside on their own after withdrawal of the same. At times, if the patient has been on steroids or other allopathic drugs and he stops them abruptly there may be aggravation of the original disease.

It is said that one should not touch Homoeopathic medicines with one’s hands. But as such there is no restriction. One can always take the medicine on hand provided they are clean.

It's not that Homoeopathy is good for children only, it is just that children love to take Homoeopathic medicines due to their sweet taste. It is good for children in the way that if we give Homoeopathic treatment to our children from the very beginning it would give rise to a healthy generation because Homoeopathic medicines not only remove the disease from its root but they also increase the resistance power of the body and they prevent the progression of disease or prevent the disease from becoming chronic. But Homoeopathy is equally effective in adults too.

Generally for Homoeopathic prescription, we don't need to get the investigations done. But for diagnosis, prognosis and proper management of the case homoeopaths advise investigations.

Single medicine should be the first choice as per Homoeopathic principles but the complex symptom picture presented by the patient makes it difficult to prescribe the similimum. Hence, combination medicines have become the practice of the day and they are equally safe.

It appears that all Homoeopathic medicines are same because they are dispensed in globules. Actually in all preparations the vehicle remains the same but it is medicated by different Homoeopathic dilutions.

Homoeopathy is a scientific system and is not something, which can be learnt from books. For graduating as a homoeopath one has to complete a 5½-year degree course in Homoeopathy including one year of internship. During the course the students are taught, subjects related to Homoeopathy as well as Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology, Jurisprudence, Surgery, Medicine, Gynaecology and Obstetrics. Practising Homoeopathy without a recognized degree is a punishable offence under the law. Many colleges in India also offer postgraduation in Homoeopathy, M.D. (Hom), in various disciplines.