Can you take beta-blockers with Ginkgo Biloba?
Interactions between your drugs No interactions were found between ginkgo and metoprolol. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
What medications should not be taken with Ginkgo Biloba?
Blood-thinning medications — Ginkgo has blood-thinning properties and therefore should not be used if you are taking anticoagulant (blood-thinning) medications, such as aspirin, clopidogrel (Plavix), dipyridamole (Persantine), heparin, ticlopidine (Ticlid), or warfarin (Coumadin).
Can you take Ginkgo Biloba with blood pressure tablets?
Medications for high blood pressure: Ginkgo may lower blood pressure, so taking it with blood pressure medications may cause blood pressure to drop too low. There has been a report of an interaction between ginkgo and nifedipine (Procardia), a calcium channel blocker used for blood pressure and heart rhythm problems.
What supplements should not be taken with metoprolol?
Other Herbs: Kava-Kava, valerian, ginseng, goldenseal, licorice, saw palmetto, hawthorn, ma huang and yohimbe may interact with metoprolol. If you take metoprolol, you should avoid taking these herbs.
What supplements interfere with beta-blockers?
Beta-blockers are medications primarily used to treat conditions that affect the heart. Some foods, beverages, and supplements, including orange juice, caffeinated drinks, and potassium supplements, may interact with beta-blockers.
Can you take Ginkgo Biloba with heart medication?
Ginkgo biloba increases your risk of bleeding if you also take: Aspirin. Clopidogrel. Warfarin.
Can you take Ginkgo Biloba with other medications?
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.
Can Ginkgo Biloba increase your blood pressure?
Conclusions. Our data indicate that ginkgo biloba does not reduce blood pressure or the incidence of hypertension in elderly men and women.
Is ginkgo a blood thinner?
Gingko thins the blood and has fibrinolytic effects, according to some sources. This means it may dissolve blood clots. One study reports that ginkgo extract has similar effects to streptokinase, a drug used to treat blood clots.
What should you avoid when taking beta-blockers?
While on beta-blockers, you should also avoid eating or drinking products that have caffeine or taking over-the-counter cough and cold medicines, antihistamines, and antacids that contain aluminum. You should also avoid drinking alcohol, because it can decrease the effects of beta-blockers.