Yohimbine Medication - Uses & Side Effects

Brand name: Yohimbine

Pronunciation: yo HIM bean

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Yohimbine Dosage:

• The dose of yohimbine will be different for different patients.

Uses of Yohimbine:

• Yohimbine is useful in treating erectile dysfunction.
• It is also used as a weight loss supplement as it increases noradrenaline (norepinephrine) levels.
• Yohimbine may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

Side Effects of Yohimbine:

Some common side effects reported with this medicine include:

• An allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives).
• Anxiety, irritability, or nervousness.
• Headache.
• Mild increase in blood pressure.
• Palpitations.
• Sleep disturbance.
• A very irregular or fast heartbeat.
• Skin flushing.
• Blood pressure problems.
• Increased urination.

Warnings and precautions before taking Yohimbine:

• Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you have peptic ulcer disease (stomach ulcers).
• You may not be able to take yohimbine, or you may require a lower dose or special monitoring during therapy if you have any of the conditions listed above.
• Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you have any type of heart disease and kidney disease.
• It is important that your doctor check your progress at regular visits to make sure that this medicine is working properly.
• Do not take this medication if you are pregnant or are breast-feeding.

Drug Interaction:

• It is important to understand the difference between the prescription drug yohimbine and the dietary supplement yohimbe.
• Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products.
• Tyramine containing foods and nasal decongestants or diet products containing
  phenylpropaanolamine should be avoided to prevent a hypertensive crisis.

Overdose:

• If you are taking yohimbine and after taking you feel that the overdose is suspected, then contact with your doctor immediately.
• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
• Symptoms of a yohimbine overdose include increased blood pressure (severe headache, blurred vision, flushing); a fast heart rate; tremor; and confusion or abnormal behavior.
• US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222.