Posted by Patient on July 31, 2003, at 15:09:41
In reply to HELP!! Yohimbe + Effexor/WB = Bad Results, posted by OWHolmes on July 29, 2003, at 17:24:04
Yes, those results were normal. I took yohimbe extract a couple years ago while I was taking Zoloft (I'm female) and it made my heart race and was like taking a stimulant diet pill-restless and anxious. I threw the stuff away for I knew it wasn't for me. I later got a great book on different supplements so I wouldn't make the same mistake again. The title is "Prescription for Nutritional Healing" by Phyllis and James Balch.
Here is what they say:
Yohimbe (pausinystalia yohimbe). Bark. Phytochemicals: ajmaline, corynantheine, corynanthine, tannin, yohimbine. Increases libido and blood flow to erectile tissue. May increase testosterone levels. Yohimbine, a key component of this herb, is sold as a prescription medication. Caution: May induce anxiety, panic attacks, and hallucinations in some individuals. May also cause elevated blood pressure and heart rate, headache, dizziness, and skin flushing. Should not be used by women or by anyone with high blood pressure; heart, kidney, or liver disease; or a psychological disorder. Should not be combined with foods rich in tyramine, such as cheese, red wine, and liver, as this may increase blood pressure to dangerous levels."
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