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In the February issue of Prescrire International:
Haemorrhage due to Ginkgo biloba?

FREE DOWNLOAD About 20 detailed reports of haemorrhage in patients using Ginkgo biloba extracts have been published. In practice, patients with risk factors for bleeding (anticoagulant or antiplatelet treatment,surgery, etc.) should avoid using Ginkgo biloba extracts.
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Abstract

  • About 20 detailed reports of haemorrhage (usually cerebral,ocular,or postsurgical) in patients using Ginkgo biloba extracts have been published.
  • One third of these patients were also taking drugs that increase the risk of bleeding (anticoagulants or antiplatelet drugs).
  • Some substances contained in Ginkgo biloba have been shown to have an antiplatelet effect.