What potential side effect arises if ginger is regularly introduced while taking prescribed antihypertensive drugs?

Blood pressure dropping lower than intended, causing dizziness or fainting.

Individuals managing hypertension rely on prescription antihypertensive medications to maintain their blood pressure within a safe range, preventing strain on the cardiovascular system. Ginger possesses properties that may mildly contribute to lowering blood pressure. If a person is already on a medication regimen specifically designed to achieve a target low blood pressure, the addition of ginger compounds can result in an additive effect. This combined action may push the blood pressure down excessively, leading to symptoms of hypotension, such as feeling dizzy, lightheaded, or even fainting, because cerebral perfusion (blood flow to the brain) is temporarily compromised due to the overly low systemic pressure.