Yohimbine

Yohimbine is used for:

Dilating the pupils of the eye or treating erectile dysfunction due to diabetes, blood vessel problems, or psychological reasons. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Yohimbine is an alpha-blocker. It works by increasing certain chemicals in the body, which dilate the pupils of the eye. It also dilates blood vessels and increases blood flow in the penis, which helps to improve erectile function.

Use Yohimbine as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

* Yohimbine may be taken with or without food.

* It may take several weeks for Yohimbine to work.

* Do not exceed the recommended dose or take Yohimbine for more than 10 weeks without checking with your doctor.

* If you miss a dose of Yohimbine , take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Yohimbine .

* Yohimbine may cause dizziness. Do not drive, operate machinery, or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how you react to Yohimbine . Using Yohimbine alone, with certain other medicines, or with alcohol may lessen your ability to drive or perform other potentially dangerous tasks.

* Use Yohimbine with extreme caution in the ELDERLY because they may be more sensitive to its effects.

* Yohimbine is not recommended for use in CHILDREN. Safety and effectiveness have not been confirmed.

* PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: Yohimbine is generally not recommended for use in women. Do not use Yohimbine if you are pregnant. If you suspect that you could be pregnant, contact your doctor immediately. It is unknown if Yohimbine is excreted in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Yohimbine .

Store Yohimbine at room temperature, between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Yohimbine out of the reach of children and away from pets.