Chemotherapy

Ginger may slow down the rate at which certain chemotherapy drugs are metabolized by the body. Combining ginger with these drugs may intensify the effects and negative side effects of some cancer drugs. If you are taking cancer medication, consult your doctor before taking ginger.

Etoposide (Etopophos), vincristine (Oncovin), paclitaxel (Taxol), docetaxel (Taxotere), and other drugs are used in chemotherapy.

Diarrhea

Diarrhea is frequently treated with ginger. In those with bleeding disorders, ginger may increase the risk of bleeding or bruising.

medications for diabetes

Ginger may lower blood sugar levels. Blood sugar levels are also reduced by diabetes medications. If you take ginger along with diabetes medications, your blood sugar levels could drop too low. Keep a close eye on your blood sugar.

Your diabetes medication dosage may need to be adjusted.

Glyburide (DiaBeta, Glynase PresTab, Micronase), glimepiride (Amaryl), pioglitazone (Actos), rosiglitazone (Avandia), chlorpropamide (Diabinese), glipizide (Glucotrol), tolbutamide (Orinase), and other medications are used to treat diabetes.

Burning (GERD)

Heartburn is frequently treated with ginger. In those with bleeding disorders, ginger may increase the risk of bleeding or bruising.

feeling dizzy

Ginger is frequently used to treat nausea and vomiting brought on by chemotherapy, pregnancy, and post-operative recovery. Ginger does appear to be helpful in treating post-operative nausea and preventing motion sickness. When it comes to treating nausea brought on by pregnancy or chemotherapy, it does not appear to be as effective as some other drugs. Additionally, it doesn't appear to be helpful in either treating or preventing postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV).

Osteoarthritis

According to some research, ginger can help people with knee osteoarthritis feel less pain and swelling. Other types of pain do not appear to respond well to ginger treatment.

Pain

Ginger is frequently used to lessen a variety of pains, such as arthritis pain, menstrual cramps, and sore muscles.

feeling dizzy

Ginger is frequently used to treat nausea and vomiting brought on by chemotherapy, pregnancy, and post-operative recovery. Ginger does appear to be helpful in treating post-operative nausea and preventing motion sickness. When it comes to treating nausea brought on by pregnancy or chemotherapy, it does not appear to be as effective as some other drugs. Additionally, it doesn't appear to be helpful in either treating or preventing postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV).

Osteoarthritis

According to some research, ginger can help people with knee osteoarthritis feel less pain and swelling. Other types of pain do not appear to respond well to ginger treatment.

Pain

Ginger is frequently used to lessen a variety of pains, such as arthritis pain, menstrual cramps, and sore muscles.

High triglycerides

By preventing cholesterol from being absorbed into the blood, ginger may lower cholesterol. Another enzyme that is crucial for the body's production of cholesterol appears to be inhibited by ginger.

elevated blood pressure

Blood pressure might be lowered by ginger. Theoretically, ginger might make some blood pressure medications' effects too potent.

HIV/AIDS

Early research indicates that taking a specific supplement containing ginger powder and different herbs three times per day for 16 weeks, as opposed to taking a placebo, increases CD4 cell levels in people with HIV/AIDS.

(RA) Rheumatoid arthritis

Ginger may lessen the RA-related pain and swelling. However, other studies indicate that it does not help RA patients' grip strength or lessen morning stiffness.

Stroke

Ginger doesn't appear to stop strokes. Early studies indicate that ingesting ginger four times per day for 11 days does not reduce the risk of stroke recurrence.

Surgery

During surgery, ginger might make bleeding worse. At least two weeks prior to the scheduled surgery, stop taking ginger.