What is yohimbine?
Yohimbine increases the amount of blood that is allowed to flow into the penis and prevents blood from flowing out of the penis. It can cause an erection.
Yohimbine is used to treat and diagnose some types of impotence.
Yohimbine may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this product guide.
What is the most important information I should know about yohimbine?
Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities. Yohimbine may cause dizziness. If you experience dizziness, avoid these activities.
Use caution when rising from a sitting or lying position. Yohimbine may be more likely to cause dizziness when changing positions.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking yohimbine?
Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you
have kidney disease;
have peptic ulcer disease (stomach ulcers);
are suffering from depression;
are being treated for a psychiatric condition; or
have any type of heart disease.
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.
Yohimbine should not be used by women. Do not take this medication if you are pregnant or are breast-feeding.
Yohimbine should not be used by children.