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Ginkgo biloba

Brand: (no brand; generic only)

Herbal supplementUsed for: Memory and circulation (unproven)Other High-Yield

No boxed warning on the current FDA label.

Caution
Raises bleeding risk with warfarin, aspirin, and NSAIDs; stop before surgery.

Common side effects

  • Headache
  • Stomach upset
  • Dizziness
  • Bleeding risk

Key interactions

  • Inhibits platelet activity: raises bleeding risk with warfarin, aspirin, and NSAIDs
  • May lower the seizure threshold

Counseling points

  • Tell the pharmacy you take it: supplements interact with prescriptions
  • Stop before surgery as directed
  • Not evaluated by FDA for effectiveness
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