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Other anticoagulants," Samuels says. This is because ginkgo biloba slows blood clotting.Along with avoiding blood-thinning medications with ginkgo, it's also best to avoid taking it in conjunction with other drugs, such as ibuprofen, naproxen (e.g., Aleve) or aspirin, which can increase your risk of bleeding, says Brittany Dunn, RD, a sports dietitian and performance chef.People who have epilepsy or those taking antidepressants should avoid drinking ginkgo tea, Trejo notes. Taking large amounts of ginkgo may cause seizures and reduce the effectiveness of anticonvulsant drugs, per the Mayo Clinic. It might also weaken certain antidepressants, such as fluoxetine (Prozac and Sarafem) and imipramine (Tonfranil).4. Ginseng and Licorice Teas Just like ginkgo biloba, ginseng and licorice teas can reduce the effectiveness of anticoagulant medications including warfarin, Samuels says. Avoid these teas if you experience blood clots and have deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or other health conditions that are treated with anticoagulants.Ginseng can also reduce the effectiveness of certain chemotherapeutic and HIV agents, calcium channel blockers, some statin medications and certain antidepressants, Dunn says."Calcium channel blockers are used to treat high blood pressure and may also be prescribed to mitigate symptoms of coronary artery disease, arrhythmia, angina, high cholesterol and other risk factors for cardiovascular disease," Dunn says.5. St. John's Wort St. John's wort interacts with a variety of medications, according to the Mayo Clinic. That includes antidepressants, birth control pills, cyclosporine, HIV drugs and blood thinners, Trejo says, so make sure to talk with your doctor before you drink teas with St. John's wort.Although many people claim that St. John's wort can help treat depression in combination with antidepressants, the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health says that adding St. John's wort to your depression treatment plan can lead to dangerous levels of serotonin in the body.
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