Do not take Ginkgo Biloba without medical advice if you are using any of the following medications: insulin or oral diabetes medicine; a blood thinner--warfarin, Coumadin, Jantoven; or NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs)--aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), naproxen (Aleve), celecoxi...
Ginkgo biloba may interact with over 290 drugs, and most interactions are moderately clinically significant. You should usually avoid these combinations unless approved by your healthcare provider. Some important interactions can include certain HIV medicines, seizure treatments, or anticoagulants (blood t...
Some cases of bleeding have occurred in individuals who were not on another blood thinner. Individuals with epilepsy or diabetes should also avoid use of ginkgo biloba, unless the herb is taken under the supervision of a medical professional. Pregnant women shouldn't take ginkgo. Given the number...
Ginkgo has been used medicinally for centuries in Asia and in recent years has become one of the most prescribed medicines in Germany and France. The extract is derived from the nuts and large, fan-shaped leaves of the Ginkgo biloba, typically grown as a shade tree. Ginkgo extract contains ...