GINKGO - Uses, Side Effects, and More

Efavirenz (Sustiva) interacts with GINKGO

Efavirenz is used to treat HIV infection. Taking ginkgo extract along with efavirenz might decrease the effects of efavirenz. Before taking ginkgo, talk to your healthcare provider if you take efavirenz.

Talinolol interacts with GINKGO

Taking ginkgo leaf extract multiple times per day might increase levels of talinolol. This might increase the effects and side effects of talinolol. But taking a single dose of ginkgo does not seem to affect talinolol levels.

Alprazolam (Xanax) interacts with GINKGO

Taking ginkgo along with alprazolam might decrease the effects of alprazolam in some people.

Ibuprofen (Advil, others) interacts with GINKGO

Ginkgo might slow blood clotting. Ibuprofen can also slow blood clotting. Taking ginkgo with ibuprofen might slow blood clotting too much and increase the chance of bruising and bleeding. Before taking ginkgo, talk to your healthcare provider if you are taking ibuprofen.

Medications changed by the liver (Cytochrome P450 1A2 (CYP1A2) substrates) interacts with GINKGO

Some medications are changed and broken down by the liver. Ginkgo might change how quickly the liver breaks down these medications. This could change the effects and side effects of these medications.

Medications changed by the liver (Cytochrome P450 2C19 (CYP2C19) substrates) interacts with GINKGO

Some medications are changed and broken down by the liver. Ginkgo might change how quickly the liver breaks down these medications. This could change the effects and side effects of these medications.

Medications changed by the liver (Cytochrome P450 2C9 (CYP2C9) substrates) interacts with GINKGO

Some medications are changed and broken down by the liver. Ginkgo might change how quickly the liver breaks down these medications. This could change the effects and side effects of these medications.

Medications changed by the liver (Cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4) substrates) interacts with GINKGO

Some medications are changed and broken down by the liver. Ginkgo might change how quickly the liver breaks down these medications. This could change the effects and side effects of these medications.

Medications for diabetes (Antidiabetes drugs) interacts with GINKGO

Ginkgo might increase blood sugar levels. Taking ginkgo along with diabetes medications might reduce the effects of these medications. Monitor your blood sugar closely.

Medications that increase the chance of having a seizure (Seizure threshold lowering drugs) interacts with GINKGO

Ginkgo might increase the risk of seizures in some people. There are also some medications that can increase the risk of seizures. Taking these products together might increase the risk of a seizure even more.

Medications that slow blood clotting (Anticoagulant / Antiplatelet drugs) interacts with GINKGO

Ginkgo might slow blood clotting. Taking ginkgo along with medications that also slow blood clotting might increase the risk of bruising and bleeding.

Medications used to prevent seizures (Anticonvulsants) interacts with GINKGO

Ginkgo may increase the risk of seizures. Therefore, taking ginkgo may decrease the effects of medications used to prevent seizures. This might increase the risk of seizures.

Trazodone (Desyrel) interacts with GINKGO

Ginkgo might increase the effects of trazodone. Taking trazodone along with ginkgo might cause serious side effects in the brain.

Warfarin (Coumadin) interacts with GINKGO

Warfarin is used to slow blood clotting. Ginkgo might also slow blood clotting. Taking ginkgo along with warfarin might increase the chances of bruising and serious bleeding. Be sure to have your blood checked regularly. The dose of your warfarin might need to be changed.

Atorvastatin (Lipitor) interacts with GINKGO

Ginkgo might increase how quickly the body gets rid of atorvastatin. It's not clear if this is a big concern. Ginkgo does not seem to reduce the effects of atorvastatin on cholesterol levels.

Risperidone (Risperdal) interacts with GINKGO

Ginkgo might decrease how quickly the liver breaks down risperidone. This might increase the risk of side effects from risperidone such as drowsiness, dizziness, or dry mouth.

Simvastatin (Zocor) interacts with GINKGO

Ginkgo might increase how quickly the body gets rid of simvastatin. It's not clear if this is a big concern. Ginkgo does not seem to reduce the effects of simvastatin on cholesterol levels.

Medications moved by pumps in cells (P-Glycoprotein Substrates) interacts with GINKGO

Some medications are moved in and out of cells by pumps. Ginkgo might change how these pumps work and change how much medication stays in the body. In some cases, this might change the effects and side effects of a medication.

Omeprazole (Prilosec) interacts with GINKGO

Ginkgo might increase how fast the liver breaks down omeprazole. Taking ginkgo with omeprazole might decrease how well omeprazole works.

Nifedipine (Procardia) interacts with GINKGO

Taking both ginkgo and nifedipine by mouth might increase nifedipine levels in the body. This might cause increased side effects of nifedipine, including headaches, dizziness, and hot flushes.

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