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Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Ginseng  Ginseng has 7 Side Effects total
2 are Life Threatening
2 Occur Most Frequently
Uses of Ginseng |
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Ginseng has been used for improving overall health. It has also been used to strengthen the immune system and help fight off stress and disease. There are different types of ginseng. Asian ginseng (from Chinese and Korean sources) has been used for unclear thinking, diabetes, and male erectile dysfunction. American ginseng has been used for diabetes and for prevention of the common cold and flu. Siberian ginseng has been used for preventing colds and flu, and for reducing the severity of herpes simplex virus type 2 infections.
Do not give ginseng to infants because it may cause harm. This product is not recommended for use in children.
Some herbal/dietary supplement products have been found to contain possibly harmful impurities/additives. Check with your pharmacist for more details about the brand you use.
The FDA has not reviewed this product for safety or effectiveness. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details.
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Ginseng has 2 Life Threatening (Critical) Side Effects |
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| | Critical Seriousness - High Blood Pressure - Hypertension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ginseng Critical Seriousness - Visible Water Retention - Edema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ginseng |
Ginseng has 2 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects |
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| | Chronic Trouble Sleeping - Insomnia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Ginseng Nervous - Nervousness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Ginseng |
Ginseng Drug-Drug Interactions |
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| | Ginseng has interactions of severe seriousness with 0 drug(s):
Ginseng has interactions of serious seriousness with 0 drug(s).
Ginseng has interactions of moderate seriousness with 0 drug(s).
Ginseng has interactions of unknown seriousness with 290 drug(s).
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Ginseng has 11 Condition Contraindications |
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| | If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Ginseng.
Ginseng Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)
Absolute Contraindications 
Breast Carcinoma - Breast Cancer is a contraindication of Ginseng.
Endometriosis is a contraindication of Ginseng.
Uterine Carcinoma - Cancer of the Uterus is a contraindication of Ginseng.
Relative Contraindications
Cerebral Arteritis - Inflammation of Arteries that Carry Blood in the Brain is a contraindication of Ginseng.
Palpitations - Heart Throbbing or Pounding is a contraindication of Ginseng.
Contraindication Warnings
Bipolar Disorder - Manic-Depression is a contraindication of Ginseng.
Blood Coagulation Disorder - Blood Clotting Disorder is a contraindication of Ginseng.
Diabetes Mellitus - Diabetes is a contraindication of Ginseng.
Hypertension - High Blood Pressure is a contraindication of Ginseng.
Hypoglycemic Disorder - Low Blood Sugar is a contraindication of Ginseng.
Hypotension - Abnormally Low Blood Pressure is a contraindication of Ginseng. |
Ginseng has 8 related brands and strengths: |
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| | Gin-Zing 100 Mg Cap
Ginseng 100 Mg Cap
Ginseng 200 Mg Cap
Ginseng 250 Mg Cap
Ginseng 520 Mg Cap
Ginseng Concentrate 100 Mg Cap
Ginseng Root 250 Mg Cap
Panax Ginseng 100 Mg Cap
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Ginseng - Symptoms of overdose may include
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US National Poison Hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center.
Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.
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