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Ginkgo
What are the possible side effects of ginkgo?
Nausea, digestive upset, headache, dizziness, and heart palpitations may occur in people who takeginkgo. It should not be used by pregnant women because it may lead to early labor or excessive bleeding during childbirth. Gingko also should be stopped at least 2 weeks before surgery because of the potential for excessive bleeding. 