Sage-Tips

Can I take ginkgo biloba and 5 HTP together?

No interactions were found between 5-HTP and Ginkgo Biloba. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

Is Ginkgo biloba safe to take with antidepressants?

Antidepressants. Taking ginkgo with certain antidepressants, such as fluoxetine (Prozac, Sarafem) and imipramine (Tofranil), might decrease their effectiveness. Certain statins. Taking ginkgo with simvastatin (Zocor) might reduce the drug’s effects.

How much ginkgo biloba should you take a day?

The recommended daily dose of Ginkgo biloba is a total of 120 to 240 milligrams divided into two to three doses. The time limitations for using Ginkgo biloba correspond to the condition: Gingko should be used for at least eight weeks if treating impaired memory.

What does ginkgo biloba treat?

Ginkgo biloba is an herb used to treat altitude sickness (prevention), cerebral vascular insufficiency, cognitive disorders, dementia, dizziness/vertigo, intermittent claudication, macular degeneration/glaucoma, memory loss, premenstrual syndrome, SSRI-induced sexual dysfunction, and as a vasodilator.

Can you take HTP 5 and ashwagandha together?

Interactions between your drugs No interactions were found between 5-HTP and ashwaganda. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist.

What can you not mix 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).

What medications should not be taken with Ginkgo Biloba?

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.

What medications should not be taken with ginkgo biloba?