Drug interactions
Garlic + Panax ginseng
Severity: Minor
Garlic and Panax ginseng: minor interaction.
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Summary
Panax ginseng has shown antiplatelet activity in laboratory studies, though it has also been reported to reduce warfarin effect. With garlic, an additive bleeding tendency is theoretically possible.
What this interaction means in plain words
Garlic and Panax ginseng 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
Possible additive platelet inhibition; clinical evidence is inconsistent.
What to do
Ask about supplement use in patients on anticoagulants or antiplatelets and monitor for bleeding. Stop both before elective 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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- Garlic + Saquinavir Major
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- Aescin + Garlic Moderate
- Alteplase + Garlic Moderate
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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Garlic with Panax ginseng?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Garlic and Panax ginseng have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Panax ginseng has shown antiplatelet activity in laboratory studies, though it has also been reported to reduce warfarin effect. With garlic, an additive bleeding tendency is theoretically possible.
How serious is the interaction between Garlic and Panax ginseng?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Ask about supplement use in patients on anticoagulants or antiplatelets and monitor for bleeding. Stop both before elective surgery.
What other medicines interact with Garlic?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Garlic with, for example, Saquinavir, Aceclofenac, Acemetacin. The full list is on the Garlic page.
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