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" Question I have suffered with high blood pressure for about five years now, having been told it was quite high for my age at the time.  Recently I have been having my blood pressure monitored by my doctor; it&amp;#039;s apparently still too high.  My question is this: is it safe to continue to take my ginkgo biloba vitamin tablet, bearing in mind my doctors concern about my high pressure?  I am also taking ginseng supplements.   Answer There would appear to be no problem about taking ginkgo biloba as a single tablet with high blood pressure.  Ginkgo biloba has been researched as a treatment for Raynaud&amp;#039;s syndrome (a circulatory problem usually affecting the hands and sometimes feet) and memory problems in the elderly.  Ginseng, however, has been shown to have a caffeine-like effect and is not recommended for use either with stimulants (including caffeine) or antipsychotic drugs.  In studies in humans taking long-term ginseng supplements, there were ginseng-free periods of two to three weeks, every one to two months.  As you are taking both types of commonly available ginseng, it may be a side-effect that is contributing to your blood pressure problem.  I would suggest weaning yourself off the supplement over the next month or two and seeing what happens to your blood pressure over the next three to four months.  I would share your GP&amp;#039;s concern as it is relatively unusual for a women of your age to develop a significant problem with blood pressure so I would advise taking his or her advice about further treatment of your problem.  I hope that you manage to get your blood pressure under control soon. Yours sincerely The NetDoctor Medical Team   Other Qs &amp;amp; As Are blood pressure monitoring devices accurate? Blood pressure Hypotension concerns. I have high blood pressure despite a healthy life I&amp;#039;m gaining weight, have just come off the Pill and have high blood pressure. Is anxiety raising my blood pressure? Is my blood pressure exhausting me? Is my blood pressure too high? Is my blood pressure too low? Low blood pressure and pregnancy Massage and high blood pressure Measuring the blood pressure Speed and high blood pressure Stress and high blood pressure What can I do about high blood pressure? What will I need to do if I have high blood pressure?   Last updated 09.12.2014 "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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