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Does Ginkgo Biloba Interact With Benicar, Amlodipine And Bystolic?
Question: A patient taking Benicar, Amlodipine and Bystolic, would ginko biloba be harmful and/or helpful?
Brief Answer:
Do not use ginko
Detailed Answer:
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You have a history of hypertension and currently treated with Benicar, amlodipine and bystolic. You are concerned about adding ginkgo biloba to your current treatment. I would counsel you not to start ginko as it can have interaction with your blood pressure medications. The risk definitely out weight its benefit. Stay with your current treatment program
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Do not use ginko
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for contacting HCM with your health care concerns
You have a history of hypertension and currently treated with Benicar, amlodipine and bystolic. You are concerned about adding ginkgo biloba to your current treatment. I would counsel you not to start ginko as it can have interaction with your blood pressure medications. The risk definitely out weight its benefit. Stay with your current treatment program
I hope I answered your question. Please contact us again if you have any further questions
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