Posted by Tony P on December 22, 2008, at 3:55:08
In reply to Re: Is Yohimbe safe with an MAOI?, posted by desolationrower on December 21, 2008, at 18:23:25
I believe at one time it was thought that yohimbe had an MAOI component. I have taken it (up to 15 mg yohimbine) along with selegeline (10 mg/day) without any problem, but caution is definitely in order as yohimbine can have a powerful effect on the heart.
As to the question, "why take it?": I take it for sexual dysfunction due to the SNRI I am on (and probably other meds contribute). Personally, I find the stimulant effect unpleasant, but then I'm very sensitive to stimulants, and my current med combination keeps me just on the edge of hypomania anyway!
poster:Tony P
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