possible interaction between ginkgo and trazodone (Desyrel)

September 2000

There's a new concern about a possible interaction between ginkgo and trazodone (Desyrel).

This combination might cause severe CNS depression by causing excess stimulation of GABA receptors.

There has already been one case...resulting in coma.

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