4 Drugs That Should Not Be Consumed Simultaneously With Ginger

JAKARTA - Ginger is widely known as a versatile spice that not only gives a spicy and warm taste, but is also believed to have health benefits, ranging from easing nausea to reducing inflammation. No wonder many people consume it as an herbal drink or supplement.

However, did you know that ginger can interact with several types of medical drugs? If consumed at the same time, the effect can be harmful to the body.

Here are four types of drugs that should not be consumed in conjunction with ginger according to health experts, as reported by Eating Well.

1. Blood Economy

Ginger has active compounds such as gingerol and shogaol that can dilute blood. This can be a problem if you are also taking blood dilution drugs such as warfarin (Coumadin), cappidogrel (Plavix), and Rivaroxaban (Xarielto).

The combination of ginger and medicines can increase the risk of bleeding, bruises, or wounds that are difficult to heal. Ginger inhibits thromboxes, a substance that helps blood clots, making it difficult for the body to stop bleeding when a wound occurs.

2. Diabetes drug

Ginger can help lower blood sugar levels and increase insulin sensitivity. However, if you've taken diabetes drugs such as metformin, insulin, and sulfonilare, consuming ginger at the same time can cause blood sugar to drop too low (hypoglycemia). Symptoms include dizziness, shaking, palpitation heart, and cold sweat. This is very risky if it's not controlled properly.

3. Anti-Arhythmia Drugs (Heart Irama Outages)

For people with heart rhythm disorders, consuming ginger coincides with anti-arithmia drugs such as amiodarone (Cordarone, Pacerone) can affect heart function. Ginger has the potential to disrupt calcium channels in heart cells needed for normal contraction, so that it can lower blood pressure or change heart rhythm unexpectedly.

4. High Blood Pressure Drugs

Ginger can strengthen the effects of antihypertension drugs, especially if consumed in large quantities. Some examples of blood pressure drugs that can interact with ginger are lisinopril, amlodipine, and losartan.

Ginger works by relaxing blood vessels and inhibiting the hormone angiotension, so that blood pressure can drop too low (hypotension). Symptoms can be in the form of dizziness, fatigue, and even fainting.

How Many Gingers Are Safe?

According to experts, the consumption of fresh ginger of up to 4 grams per day (about 2 tablespoons of ginger powder or 4 tablespoons of fresh gingerned tea) is still considered safe for healthy adults. But if you are in treatment, you should consult a doctor before regularly eating ginger or supplements.

Who Should Avoid Ginger Supplements?

- People with allergies or sensitive hulls

- Patients with blood clotting disorders

- Those who will undergo surgery (23 weeks before schedule)

- Children, except on the advice of doctors