American Ginseng: interaction with Antiplatelet medications

Interaction type:
Interactions

Interaction rating:
Potential/Theoritical
American and Panax (Asian) ginseng are similar, this interaction should be considered until proven otherwise. An animal study has reported that Panax ginseng affects the blood’s clotting ability and may alter the effects of these medications and possibly the dose needed for treatment. Use with caution. (1)
These drugs include aspirin, dipyridamole, anagrelide, cilostazol, clopidogrel, ticlopidine, abciximab, tirofiban, eptifibatide

References

  1. Janetzky K, et al. Probable Interaction Between Warfarin and Ginseng. Am J Health Syst Pharm. Mar1997;54(6):692-93.