Drug Interactions between Ginkgo Biloba and levodopa
This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:
- Ginkgo Biloba (ginkgo)
- levodopa
Interactions between your drugs
No interactions were found between Ginkgo Biloba and levodopa. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
Ginkgo Biloba
A total of 298 drugs are known to interact with Ginkgo Biloba.
- Ginkgo biloba is in the drug class herbal products.
- Ginkgo biloba is used to treat Herbal Supplementation.
levodopa
A total of 487 drugs are known to interact with levodopa.
- Levodopa is in the drug class dopaminergic antiparkinsonism agents.
- Levodopa is used to treat the following conditions:
Drug and food interactions
levodopa food
Applies to: levodopa
Alcohol can increase the nervous system side effects of levodopa such as dizziness, drowsiness, and difficulty concentrating. Some people may also experience impairment in thinking and judgment. You should avoid or limit the use of alcohol while being treated with levodopa. You may experience reduced effectiveness of levodopa in the presence of foods or enteral (tube) feedings with a high protein content. This may make the symptoms of Parkinson's disease worse. Talk with your doctor or nutrition counselor about the best foods to eat while you are taking this medication. Contact your doctor if your condition changes.
levodopa food
Applies to: levodopa
Levodopa and multivitamin with minerals should not be taken orally at the same time. Products that contain iron may interfere with the absorption of levodopa and reduce its effectiveness. You should separate the dosing of these medications by as much as possible. Contact your doctor if your Parkinson symptoms worsen. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
Therapeutic duplication warnings
No warnings were found for your selected drugs.
Therapeutic duplication warnings are only returned when drugs within the same group exceed the recommended therapeutic duplication maximum.
See also
Drug Interaction Classification
Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. | |
Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. | |
Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan. | |
No interaction information available. |
Further information
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