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Gingko biloba

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An herb that is very popular as a treatment for dementia (a progressive brain dysfunction) and to improve thinking.

Gingko can cause mild stomach upset and headache.

Gingko seems also to have blood thinning properties.

Therefore, it is not recommended to be taken with aspirin, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (such as ibuprofen/Advil, Motrin or naproxen/Aleve), or medications to prevent blood clotting (anticoagulants) such as warfarin/Coumadin.

Gingko should be avoided in patients with epilepsy taking seizure medicines, such as phenytoin /Dilantin, carbamazepine /Tegretol, and phenobarbital.

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