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Ginger

1.

Effectiveness

Possibly effective to reduce pregnancy-induced nausea/ vomitting

Studies show better than placebo, vitamin B6...but NOT as metoclopramide

DO NOT suggest prevent or treat motion sickness

2.

Safety

Most likely well tolerated

Most common side effects: belching, nausea, and heartburn

SAFE in pregnancy

3.

Anti-platelet therapy

  • May increase risk of bleeding
  • Especially in combo with garlic
  • STOP ginger 2 weeks prior to surgeries