drug interaction(s) of warfarin with ginseng

Drug interactions: - American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius) may decrease anticoagulant effect of warfarin - effect may be seen 2 weeks after starting Panax quinquefolius - so far there is no evidence of an interaction between warfarin & Panax ginseng

Properties

DRUGS: warfarin Ginseng (Elixir of life)

References

Prescriber's Letter 11(10): 2004 Drug Interaction Between Warfarin and Ginseng Detail-Document#: 201007 (subscription needed) http://www.prescribersletter.com