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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