Drug interactions
Clopidogrel + Ginger
Severity: Minor
Clopidogrel and Ginger: minor interaction.
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Summary
Ginger supplements have been reported to inhibit platelet aggregation in some studies, which could add to the antiplatelet effect of clopidogrel. Evidence is conflicting and clinically significant bleeding is rarely documented.
What this interaction means in plain words
Clopidogrel and Ginger have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Clopidogrel belongs to Cardiovascular; Ginger belongs to Gastrointestinal Tract.
Why it happens
Possible additive antiplatelet effect through thromboxane synthesis inhibition by ginger constituents.
What to do
Counsel patients to avoid high-dose ginger supplements and report unusual bruising or bleeding. Culinary ginger intake needs no restriction.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Is there anything I should notice while taking both?
- Do I need to tell my doctor at the next visit?
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Other interactions of Clopidogrel
Other interactions of Ginger
- Aceclofenac + Ginger Moderate
- Acemetacin + Ginger Moderate
- Aescin + Ginger Moderate
- Aspirin / citric acid / sodium bicarbonate + Ginger Moderate
- Aspirin rectal + Ginger Moderate
- Aspirin + Ginger Moderate
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Clopidogrel with Ginger?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Clopidogrel and Ginger have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Ginger supplements have been reported to inhibit platelet aggregation in some studies, which could add to the antiplatelet effect of clopidogrel. Evidence is conflicting and clinically significant bleeding is rarely documented.
How serious is the interaction between Clopidogrel and Ginger?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Counsel patients to avoid high-dose ginger supplements and report unusual bruising or bleeding. Culinary ginger intake needs no restriction.
What other medicines interact with Clopidogrel?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Clopidogrel with, for example, Ombitasvir / paritaprevir / ritonavir and dasabuvir, Abrocitinib, Acetylsalicylic acid. The full list is on the Clopidogrel page.
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