Ginko, maidenhair tree considerations

Produces arterial & venous vasoactive changes that increase tissue perfusion & cerebral blood flow; adverse reactions include dizziness, headache, subarachnoid & subdural hemorrhage, & cardiac insufficiency. Reports of seizures in children & bleeding complications. Potential drug interaction exist with antiplatelet therapy, anticoagulants, anticonvulsants, bupropion, tricyclic antidepressants, disulfiram, metronidazole & trazodone, Herb interactions include garlic