How
Ginkgo
interacts with
MAO inhibitors
Interaction Type:
Interactions
Interaction Rating:
Potential/Theoretical
Studies report that ginkgo may act in the body like some of these medications, which may alter the effects of these medications and possibly the dose needed for treatment. Use with caution.
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1
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These drugs include
phenelzine, tranylcypromine, isocarboxazid.
References
View Abstract:
White HL, et al. Extracts of Ginkgo biloba Leaves Inhibit Monoamine Oxidase. Life Sci. 1996;58(16):1315-21.
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