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Guarana (Paullinia cupana) Uses Guarana has been used for helping people stay awake and alert when they are feeling tired and/or drowsy. Guarana contains caffeine, a mild stimulant.Some herbal/diet supplement products have been found to contain possibly harmful impurities/additives. Check with your pharmacist for more details about the brand you use.The FDA has not reviewed this product for safety or effectiveness. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details. Notes Keep all regular medical and laboratory appointments. Storage Refer to storage information printed on the package. If you have any questions about storage, ask your pharmacist. Keep all medications and herbal products away from children and pets. Overdose Symptoms of overdose may include: severe stomach/abdominal pain, mental/mood changes (e.g., confusion, agitation), seizures, fast/irregular heartbeat. How To Use Take this product by mouth as directed. This product should not be taken regularly or in high doses. Follow all directions and warnings on the product package. If you are uncertain about any of the information, consult your doctor or pharmacist.Though very unlikely, this product may be habit-forming. Do not increase your dose, take it more frequently than directed, or take it regularly for a long time.This product may cause dependence, especially if it has been used regularly for an extended time or if it has been used in high doses. In such cases, withdrawal reactions (e.g., headaches, tiredness, mental/mood changes such as irritation/nervousness) may occur if you suddenly stop this drug. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details, and report any withdrawal reactions immediately.When used for an extended time, this product may not work as well. Talk with your doctor if this product stops working well.Tell your doctor if your condition persists or worsens. If you think you may have a serious medical problem, seek immediate medical attention. Side Effects Nausea, vomiting, stomach upset, trouble sleeping, or increased urination may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: dizziness, fast/irregular heartbeat, shaking (tremor), mental/mood changes (e.g., nervousness, agitation).A very serious allergic reaction to this product is rare. However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, trouble breathing.If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist. Precautions Before taking this product, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to caffeine or other xanthine drugs (e.g., theophylline); or if you have any other allergies.If you have any of the following health problems, consult your doctor or pharmacist before using this product: heart disease (e.g., irregular heart rhythm, recent heart attack), high blood pressure, mental/mood disorders (e.g., anxiety, nervousness), stomach/intestinal ulcers.Liquid forms of this product may contain sugar and/or alcohol. Caution is advised if you have diabetes, alcohol dependence, or liver disease. Ask your doctor or pharmacist about using this product safely.Guarana must not be used during pregnancy. If you become pregnant or think you may be pregnant, tell your doctor immediately.It is not known whether this product passes into breast milk. Because of the possible risk to the infant, breast-feeding while using this product is not recommended. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding. Missed Dose Not applicable. Drug Interactions Before using this product, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription/herbal products you may use, especially of: adenosine, certain asthma medications (theophylline, beta agonists such as albuterol), certain herbal products (bitter orange, ephedra/ma huang), ciprofloxacin, clozapine, creatine, disulfiram, drugs affecting liver enzymes that remove caffeine from your body (such as cimetidine, fluvoxamine, mexiletine, macrolide antibiotics including erythromycin), lithium, other stimulants (e.g., amphetamine, methylphenidate), riluzole.Check the labels on all your medicines (e.g., cough-and-cold products, diet aids, headache medications) because they may contain caffeine or other ingredients that could increase your heart rate or blood pressure. Ask your pharmacist about using those products safely.Avoid drinking large amounts of beverages containing caffeine (coffee, tea, certain sodas) or eating large amounts of chocolate while taking this product.This product may interfere with certain medical/laboratory tests (including urine VMA/catecholamines levels, dipyridamole-thallium imaging test), possibly causing false test results. Make sure laboratory personnel and all your doctors know you use this drug.Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with your doctor or pharmacist first.

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