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Can Korean Ginseng Raise Blood Pressure?

Hi Dr. thanks for your help. I m going to be 53 in a few weeks and currently feel like I m 90. I m currently taking 5mg of Norvasc and 30mg of Paxil for stress. I would like to take some test boosters, but not sure what will interact with me meds. Can you please help? Will Korean Gingsing affect my blood pressure?
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Hi,

By your history and description, possibility of stress and anxiety related hypertension is more likely. So in my opinion, you should first control your stress and anxiety so that your blood pressure remain in normal level.

Yes, you can definitely take Korean gingsing without any fear. Gingsing is nutrition supplement which boosts immunity. No harm in taking it.
No need to worry about drug interactions between gingsing and hypertension drugs.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar,
Pulmonologist
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Can Korean Ginseng Raise Blood Pressure?

Hi, By your history and description, possibility of stress and anxiety related hypertension is more likely. So in my opinion, you should first control your stress and anxiety so that your blood pressure remain in normal level. Yes, you can definitely take Korean gingsing without any fear. Gingsing is nutrition supplement which boosts immunity. No harm in taking it. No need to worry about drug interactions between gingsing and hypertension drugs. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar, Pulmonologist