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Also indexed as:Ginseng (Asian), Panax ginseng, Asian Ginseng Root, Ren Shen
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Botanical names:
Panax ginseng

Interactions with Supplements, Foods, & Other Compounds

Consuming caffeine with ginseng increases the risk of over-stimulation and gastrointestinal upset.

Interactions with Medicines

Certain medicines interact with this supplement.

What Are Drug Interactions
Types of interactions:beneficial= Beneficialadverse= Adversecheck= Check
dnicon_BeneficialReplenish Depleted Nutrients

none

dnicon_BeneficialReduce Side Effects

none

dnicon_BeneficialSupport Medicine
Chlorphen-Pyrilamine-PE Tannts
Influenza Virus Vaccine
Lamivudine
dnicon_AvoidReduces Effectiveness

none

dnicon_AvoidPotential Negative Interaction
Imatinib
Ticlopidine
Warfarin
dnicon_CheckExplanation Required

none

The Drug-Nutrient Interactions table may not include every possible interaction. Taking medicines with meals, on an empty stomach, or with alcohol may influence their effects. For details, refer to the manufacturers’ package information as these are not covered in this table. If you take medications, always discuss the potential risks and benefits of adding a supplement with your doctor or pharmacist.
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