Ginkgo : interaction with Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs)


Interaction type:
Interactions

Interaction rating:
Potential/Theoritical

Concurrent use of ginkgo leaf supplements may cause an increased incidence of adverse GI effects seen with chronic use of these medications. Use with caution. (1) These drugs include ibuprofen, naproxin, etodolac, flurbiprofen, indomethacin, ketorolac tromethamine, mefenamic acid, nabumetone, oxaprozin, sulindac, tolmentin, diclofenac, fenoprofen, ketoprofen, meclofenamate, meloxicam, piroxicam, celecoxib, rofecoxib, valdecoxib.

References

  1. Kleijnen J, et al. Ginkgo biloba. Lancet. 1992;340(8828):1136-39.