Drug interactions
Forskolin + Ginko biloba
Severity: Minor
Forskolin and Ginko biloba: minor interaction.
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For healthcare professionals — reference only. This page is a brief summary, not medical advice and not a substitute for official labeling or clinical judgement. Always verify before prescribing or dispensing.
Summary
Forskolin raises cAMP and inhibits platelet aggregation in experimental settings, which may add to ginkgo's possible antiplatelet effect. Clinical data on bleeding are lacking.
What this interaction means in plain words
Forskolin and Ginko biloba have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Why it happens
Theoretical additive antiplatelet effect via adenylyl cyclase activation (forskolin) and PAF antagonism (ginkgo).
What to do
Counsel patients to report bruising or bleeding, and avoid the pair if other antithrombotics are used. Stop before surgery.
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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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Forskolin with Ginko biloba?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Forskolin and Ginko biloba have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Forskolin raises cAMP and inhibits platelet aggregation in experimental settings, which may add to ginkgo's possible antiplatelet effect. Clinical data on bleeding are lacking.
How serious is the interaction between Forskolin and Ginko biloba?
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 report bruising or bleeding, and avoid the pair if other antithrombotics are used. Stop before surgery.
What other medicines interact with Ginko biloba?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Ginko biloba with, for example, Ketorolac, Abciximab, Aceclofenac. The full list is on the Ginko biloba page.
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