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Is It Safe To Take Tri-cyclen Lo Along With Ginkgo?

I am currently on Tri-cyclen Lo birth control, and take it regularily and responsibly. I would like to start taking gingko vitamins to help improve my alertness in school, but I am concerned that one may effect the other, especially since I've heard that gingko should not be taken with medications that effect blood consistency. Is taking them together (not at the same time, but on the same day or within hours of eachother) safe?
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Dr. Purushottam welcomes you to HCM virtual clinic!
Thanks for consulting at my virtual clinic. I have carefully gone through your case, and I think I have understood your concern. I will try to address your medical concerns and would suggest you the best of the available treatment options.
1] It is nice to hear that you are on the medicines regularly.
2] Gingko is a herbal preparation, it should be taken during morning hours of the day. It has its beneficial effects with regular use.
3] I will suggest to take birth control pill at night , usually as last job of the day before going to bed.
4] Please do not miss or discontinue pills for any reason.
5] Gingko and pills will not interfere with each other.

I hope my answer helps you.
Thanks.
Wish you great health.
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Is It Safe To Take Tri-cyclen Lo Along With Ginkgo?

Hi Dr. Purushottam welcomes you to HCM virtual clinic! Thanks for consulting at my virtual clinic. I have carefully gone through your case, and I think I have understood your concern. I will try to address your medical concerns and would suggest you the best of the available treatment options. 1] It is nice to hear that you are on the medicines regularly. 2] Gingko is a herbal preparation, it should be taken during morning hours of the day. It has its beneficial effects with regular use. 3] I will suggest to take birth control pill at night , usually as last job of the day before going to bed. 4] Please do not miss or discontinue pills for any reason. 5] Gingko and pills will not interfere with each other. I hope my answer helps you. Thanks. Wish you great health.