Possible Interactions with: American Ginseng
Also listed as: American Ginseng; Ginseng, American; Panax quinquefolium
Interactions
If you are currently being treated with any of the following medications, you should not use ginseng without first talking to your healthcare provider:
Blood Thinning Medications - There have been reports that ginseng may possibly decrease the effectiveness of the blood-thinning medication, warfarin. In addition, ginseng may inhibit platelet activity and, therefore, should probably not be used with aspirin either.
Caffeine - While taking ginseng, it is wise to avoid caffeine or other substances that stimulate the central nervous system because the ginseng may increase their effects, possibly causing nervousness, sweating, insomnia, or irregular heartbeat.
Haloperidol - Ginseng may exaggerate the effects of this anti-psychotic medication, so they should not be taken together.
Morphine - Ginseng may block the pain killing effects of morphine.
Phenelzine and other MAOIs for Depression - There have been reports of a possible interaction between ginseng and the antidepressant medication, phenelzine (which belongs to a class known as monoamine oxidase inhibitors [MAOIs]), resulting in symptoms ranging from manic-like episodes to headache and tremulousness.
Drug Interactions
Blood-thinning Medications
Haloperidol
MAO Inhibitors
Morphine Sulfate
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