yohimbe bark 800 mg tablet

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Medication name

Generic name:
Yohimbe (pausinystalia yohimbe) - oral

Uses

Yohimbe has been used for sexual function problems (decreased sexual ability/desire). There are many causes of and treatments for sexual function problems. Before using this product, it may be best to consult a doctor to determine the best treatment for your medical condition.

Some herbal/diet supplement products have been found to contain possibly harmful impurities/additives. Check with your pharmacist for more details about the brand you use.

The FDA placed yohimbe on the list of unsafe herbs in March 1997. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details.

How to use

Take this product by mouth as directed. Follow all directions on the product package. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Avoid taking this product with food or beverages which contain large amounts of caffeine. It may increase the risk for side effects (such as mental/mood changes).

If your condition lasts or gets worse, or if you think you may have a serious medical problem, get medical help right away.

Side effects

Dizziness, headache, shaking, trouble sleeping, mental/mood changes (such as anxiety, irritability), frequent urination, fast heartbeat, nausea, or vomiting may occur. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including:

  • fast/slow/irregular heartbeat
  • mental/mood changes (such as unusual thoughts/behavior, hallucinations)

Get medical help right away if you have any very serious side effects, including:

  • sudden inability to move (paralysis)
  • seizure

A very serious allergic reaction to this product is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including:

  • rash
  • itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat)
  • severe dizziness
  • trouble breathing

This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

In the US -

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at www.fda.gov/medwatch.

In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.

Precautions

Before taking yohimbe, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.

If you have any of the following health problems, consult your doctor or pharmacist before using this product:

  • high or low blood pressure
  • diabetes
  • heart disease (such as angina)
  • kidney disease
  • liver disease
  • mental/mood disorder (such as anxiety, depression)
  • enlarged prostate

This product may make you dizzy. Alcohol or marijuana (cannabis) can make you more dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs alertness until you can do it safely. Avoid alcoholic beverages. Talk to your doctor if you are using marijuana (cannabis).

This product is not recommended for use during pregnancy. It may harm an unborn baby. Consult your doctor for more details.

It is unknown if this product passes into breast milk. However, it may have undesirable effects on a nursing infant. Consult your doctor before breastfeeding.

Drug interactions

Drug interactions may change how your medications work or increase your risk for serious side effects. This document does not contain all possible drug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription/nonprescription drugs and herbal products) and share it with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval.

Some drugs that may interact with this product are:

  • drugs for high blood pressure
  • heart medications
  • MAO inhibitors (isocarboxazid, linezolid, metaxalone, methylene blue, moclobemide, phenelzine, procarbazine, rasagiline, safinamide, selegiline, tranylcypromine)
  • phenothiazines (such as chlorpromazine)
  • stimulant drugs (such as amphetamines, ephedrine, pseudoephedrine)
  • tricyclic antidepressants (such as amitriptyline, imipramine)
  • products that contain caffeine (including some medications, coffee, tea, some sodas)
Overdose

If someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing, call 911. Otherwise, call a poison control center right away. US residents can call their local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center. Symptoms of overdose may include: fast/slow/irregular heartbeat, inability to move (paralysis), very slow breathing, weakness.

Notes

Keep all medical and lab appointments.

Missed dose

If you are taking this product on a regular schedule and miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose. Take your next dose at the regular time. Do not double the dose to catch up.

Storage

Refer to storage information printed on the package. If you have any questions about storage, ask your pharmacist. Keep all medications and herbal products away from children and pets.

Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company.

Important note

HOW TO USE THIS INFORMATION: This is a summary and does NOT have all possible information about this product. This information does not assure that this product is safe, effective, or appropriate for you. This information is not individual medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional for complete information about this product and your specific health needs.

Information last revised March 2024.

Selected from NATIONAL DRUG DATA FILE (NDDF) data included with permission and copyrighted by First Databank, Inc., 2019. This copyrighted material has been downloaded from a licensed data provider.

The above information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your health care professional. You should consult your health care professional before taking any drug, changing your diet, or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment.