Ginseng Interactions
There are 103 drugs known to interact with ginseng. Of the total drug interactions, 1 is major, and 102 are moderate.
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Most frequently checked interactions
View interaction reports for ginseng and the medicines listed below.
- 5-HTP (5-hydroxytryptophan)
- Adderall (amphetamine / dextroamphetamine)
- Aspirin Low Strength (aspirin)
- Benadryl (diphenhydramine)
- Coenzyme Q10 (ubiquinone)
- CoQ10 (ubiquinone)
- Cymbalta (duloxetine)
- DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone)
- Fish Oil (omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids)
- Flonase (fluticasone nasal)
- Ginger Root (ginger)
- Ginkgo Biloba (ginkgo)
- Glucosamine & Chondroitin with MSM (chondroitin / glucosamine / methylsulfonylmethane)
- L-Arginine (arginine)
- L-Carnitine (levocarnitine)
- L-Tyrosine (tyrosine)
- NAC (acetylcysteine)
- Omega-3 (omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids)
- Probiotic Formula (bifidobacterium infantis / lactobacillus acidophilus)
- Synthroid (levothyroxine)
- Tylenol (acetaminophen)
- Valerian Root (valerian)
- Vitamin B Complex 100 (multivitamin)
- Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin)
- Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine)
- Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)
- Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol)
- Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine)
- Zinc (zinc sulfate)
- Zyrtec (cetirizine)
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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. |
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