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Ginkgo Biloba side effects

Across 390 first-hand reports, people mentioned a side effect 14 times (about 4 per 100 reports). The most common: headache, stomach issues, part of. User reports show what people notice — they can't tell you whether Ginkgo Biloba is safe for you.

Reported side effects

headache7
stomach issues1
part of1
weak ache1
distractibility1
anxiety1
early waking1
jitteriness1

In their own words

“Im taking ginkgo biloba and L Citrulline and feel pretty good ,but the Ginkgo sometimes caused me headaches tho.”
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“I tried Vinpocetine and gingko biloba for the same effect, but with cero results.”
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“The only thing I could really tell a difference was with the Aniracetam.”
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“Not feeling any difference.. I find it really weird I don't feel any different than I normally do.. no concentration boost or anything.”
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“I don't believe Ginkgo Biloba has made a sufficient difference so I will not be getting more once the 30 capsules I got are finished.”
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“Now Ginko, that has always been a staple of mine, just did the same thing to me after only 2 days of dosing at the recommended dosage. On top of that, I felt a bit of anxiety from it.”
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Is Ginkgo Biloba safe? What the research covers

AResearch: Strong207 meta-analyses · 284 randomized trials on PubMed
Br J Clin Pharmacol · 2021
Warfarin and food, herbal or dietary supplement interactions: A systematic review

Conclusion: While most food, herbs and supplements can be safely taken in moderation, healthcare professionals should be aware of the increased risk of bleeding when taking several food and herbs. These include Chinese wolfberry, chamomile tea, cannabis, cranberry, chitosan, green tea, Ginkgo biloba, ginger, spinach, St. John's Wort, sushi and smoking tobacco. Patients should be counselled to continue to seek advice from their healthcare professionals when starting any new herbs, food or supplement.

BMJ Clin Evid · 2014
Tinnitus

Conclusion: In this systematic review, we present information relating to the effectiveness and safety of the following interventions: acamprosate, acupuncture, antidepressant drugs, benzodiazepines, carbamazepine, electromagnetic stimulation, ginkgo biloba, hearing aids, hypnosis, psychotherapy, tinnitus-masking devices, and cognitive behavioural therapy plus tinnitus-masking device (tinnitus retraining therapy).

Ginkgo Biloba side effects: what 390 users report — PlainPill