Ginkgo Side Effects
Applies to ginkgo: oral capsule, oral tablet.
Follow all directions on the product label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction (hives, difficult breathing, swelling in your face or throat) or a severe skin reaction (fever, sore throat, burning eyes, skin pain, red or purple skin rash with blistering and peeling).
Stop using ginkgo and call your healthcare provider at once if you have:
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fast, slow, or uneven heart rate, a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out;
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stroke;
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ringing in your ears;
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a seizure (convulsions);
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headache, dizziness or drowsiness, sleep problems (insomnia);
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weak pulse, weak or shallow breathing, loss of consciousness; or
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unusual bleeding--nosebleeds, bleeding gums, abnormal vaginal bleeding, any bleeding that will not stop.
Common side effects may include:
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stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, dry mouth;
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diarrhea, constipation; or
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headache, dizziness.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.
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Some side effects may not be reported. You may report them to the FDA.