Ginger root and Garlic drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Ginger root (ginger) and Garlic (allium sativum). Common drug interactions include bipolar disorder among females and abnormal dreams among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Ginger root and Garlic. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 13 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Ginger root?

Ginger root has active ingredients of ginger. It is often used in nausea. eHealthMe is studying from 652 Ginger root users. Check the latest studies of Ginger root.

What is Garlic?

Garlic has active ingredients of allium sativum. It is often used in heart health. eHealthMe is studying from 2,716 Garlic users. Check the latest studies of Garlic.

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On Sep, 02, 2026

13 people who take Ginger root and Garlic together, and have interactions are studied.

Ginger root and Garlic drug interactions.

What are the common drug interactions of Ginger Root and Garlic, by gender? *:

female:

  1. Bipolar disorder (mood disorder)
  2. Nightmare (unpleasant dream)
  3. Abdominal discomfort
  4. Alopecia (absence of hair from areas of the body)
  5. Cough
  6. Diarrhoea
  7. Disturbance in attention
  8. Dizziness
  9. Dyspnoea (difficult or laboured respiration)
  10. Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)

male:

  1. Abnormal dreams
  2. Cardiac infection (an infection of the heart)
  3. Renal disorder (kidney disease)
  4. Seizure (abnormal excessive or synchronous neuronal activity in the brain)
  5. Sinusitis (inflammation of sinus)
  6. Swelling face
  7. Wheezing (a high-pitched whistling sound made while you breath)
  8. Cataract (clouding of the lens inside the eye)
  9. Dysarthria (speech disorder)
  10. Dyspnoea (difficult or laboured respiration)

What are the common drug interactions of Ginger Root and Garlic, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

n/a

10-19:

n/a

20-29:

n/a

30-39:

  1. Abdominal discomfort
  2. Alopecia (absence of hair from areas of the body)
  3. Diarrhoea
  4. Disturbance in attention
  5. Dizziness
  6. Dyspnoea (difficult or laboured respiration)
  7. Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
  8. Hot flush (sudden feelings of heat)
  9. Menstrual disorder (disease of menstrual cycle)
  10. Muscle spasms (muscle contraction)

40-49:

n/a

50-59:

n/a

60+:

  1. Abnormal dreams
  2. Cardiac infection (an infection of the heart)
  3. Cataract (clouding of the lens inside the eye)
  4. Cough
  5. Dyspnoea (difficult or laboured respiration)
  6. Endocarditis bacterial (an inflammation of the inner layer of the heart by bacterial infection)
  7. Loss of consciousness
  8. Pain
  9. Seizure (abnormal excessive or synchronous neuronal activity in the brain)
  10. Wheezing (a high-pitched whistling sound made while you breath)

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 2 people, 15.38%
  2. Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 1 person, 7.69%
  3. Polycythaemia (proportion of blood volume that is occupied by red blood cells increases): 1 person, 7.69%
  4. Menstrual Disorder (disease of menstrual cycle): 1 person, 7.69%
  5. Bronchiectasis (abnormal widening of the bronchi or their branches, causing a risk of infection): 1 person, 7.69%
  6. Breast Cancer Female: 1 person, 7.69%
  7. Blood Testosterone Decreased: 1 person, 7.69%
  8. Asthma: 1 person, 7.69%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on ginger and allium sativum (the active ingredients of Ginger root and Garlic, respectively), and Ginger root and Garlic (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

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