GINKGO: 655 Adverse Event Reports & Safety Profile
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655
Total FAERS Reports
262 (40.0%)
Deaths Reported
167
Hospitalizations
655
As Primary/Secondary Suspect
27
Life-Threatening
8
Disabilities
Hahnemann Laboratories, INC.
Manufacturer
Route: ORAL · Manufacturer: Hahnemann Laboratories, INC. · HUMAN OTC DRUG · FDA Label: Available
First Report: 2005 · Latest Report: 20250101
What Are the Most Common GINKGO Side Effects?
#1 Most Reported
Dyspnoea
288 reports (44.0%)
#2 Most Reported
Cough
263 reports (40.2%)
#3 Most Reported
Fall
220 reports (33.6%)
All GINKGO Side Effects by Frequency
| Side Effect | Reports | % of Total | Deaths | Hosp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dyspnoea | 288 | 44.0% | 185 | 5 |
| Cough | 263 | 40.2% | 160 | 1 |
| Fall | 220 | 33.6% | 195 | 25 |
| Dizziness | 217 | 33.1% | 184 | 23 |
| Pruritus | 211 | 32.2% | 190 | 15 |
| Tachycardia | 196 | 29.9% | 184 | 4 |
| Altered state of consciousness | 195 | 29.8% | 191 | 1 |
| Diarrhoea | 195 | 29.8% | 191 | 1 |
| Cardio-respiratory arrest | 194 | 29.6% | 192 | 2 |
| Arthralgia | 193 | 29.5% | 182 | 1 |
| Ascites | 193 | 29.5% | 188 | 1 |
| Chills | 193 | 29.5% | 188 | 0 |
| Eye pain | 192 | 29.3% | 188 | 1 |
| Haemorrhagic stroke | 192 | 29.3% | 192 | 0 |
| Headache | 192 | 29.3% | 165 | 17 |
| Amaurosis fugax | 191 | 29.2% | 189 | 0 |
| Haematemesis | 191 | 29.2% | 186 | 0 |
| Head discomfort | 191 | 29.2% | 187 | 0 |
| Sepsis | 191 | 29.2% | 191 | 0 |
| Blindness | 190 | 29.0% | 184 | 0 |
Who Reports GINKGO Side Effects? Age & Gender Data
Gender: 35.7% female, 64.3% male. Average age: 66.9 years. Most reports from: PT. View detailed demographics →
Is GINKGO Getting Safer? Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Deaths | Hosp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 2006 | 9 | 8 | 0 |
| 2008 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 2009 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 19 | 0 | 11 |
| 2015 | 16 | 9 | 11 |
| 2016 | 7 | 0 | 3 |
| 2017 | 20 | 1 | 8 |
| 2018 | 93 | 0 | 12 |
| 2019 | 8 | 0 | 5 |
| 2020 | 34 | 1 | 10 |
| 2021 | 10 | 0 | 2 |
| 2022 | 7 | 3 | 3 |
| 2023 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| 2024 | 5 | 0 | 2 |
| 2025 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
What Is GINKGO Used For?
| Indication | Reports |
|---|---|
| Product used for unknown indication | 481 |
| Memory impairment | 19 |
| Cognitive disorder | 12 |
| Pain | 11 |
| Rash | 11 |
| Back pain | 7 |
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Official FDA Label for GINKGO
Official prescribing information from the FDA-approved drug label.