Simply put, there are no side effects.  This makes Acupuncture a perfect complement or adjunct to other therapies.

Acupuncture does not interfere with Medicines, Chiropractic treatments, Exercise, Diet, Massage, or Surgery.

Acupuncture has been used for anasthesia during certian surgical procedures.

Acupuncture has been used to naturally reduce (under a doctor's supervision) the need for certain medications.

Acupuncture has even allowed some clients to escape the invasiveness of a surgery, or to speed recovery when surgery is necessary.

Simply put, when choosing between a prescription medicine (under a doctor's care) and Acupuncture - pay attention to the long list of side effects (Some potentially fatal) of some of todays drugs.