Drug interactions
Ginger + Naproxen
Severity: Minor
Ginger and Naproxen: minor interaction.
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Summary
Ginger has mild antiplatelet properties that could theoretically add to the bleeding risk of naproxen. Clinical evidence of significant bleeding is weak.
What this interaction means in plain words
Ginger and Naproxen 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 belongs to Gastrointestinal Tract; Naproxen belongs to Musculoskeletal.
Why it happens
Ginger constituents may inhibit thromboxane synthesis and platelet aggregation, additive to NSAID effects.
What to do
Counsel patients taking large supplement doses to report bruising or bleeding; no routine dose change is needed.
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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- Acetylsalicylic acid + Naproxen Major
- Alteplase + Naproxen Major
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 Ginger with Naproxen?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Ginger and Naproxen 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 has mild antiplatelet properties that could theoretically add to the bleeding risk of naproxen. Clinical evidence of significant bleeding is weak.
How serious is the interaction between Ginger and Naproxen?
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 taking large supplement doses to report bruising or bleeding; no routine dose change is needed.
What other medicines interact with Naproxen?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Naproxen with, for example, Ketorolac intranasal, Ketorolac, Aceclofenac. The full list is on the Naproxen page.
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