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Vitex
Chaste - Oral


Chaste tree has been used for menstrual cycle problems. It has also been used in combination with other products for certain hormone imbalances (e.g., hyperprolactinemia). Some herbal/diet supplement products have been found to contain possibly harmful impurities/additives. Check with your pharmacist for more details regarding the particular brand you use. The FDA has not reviewed this product for safety or effectiveness. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details.


 
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Uses
Chaste tree has been used for menstrual cycle problems. It has also been used in combination with other products for certain hormone imbalances (e.g., hyperprolactinemia). Some herbal/diet supplement products have been found to contain possibly harmful impurities/additives. Check with your pharmacist for more details regarding the particular brand you use. The FDA has not reviewed this product for safety or effectiveness. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details.


Storage
  • Refer to storage information printed on the package.
  • If you have any questions about storage, ask your pharmacist.


Overdose
  • If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.

How To Use
  • Take this product by mouth as directed.
  • Follow all directions on the product package.
  • If you are uncertain about any of the information, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
  • If your condition persists or worsens, or if you think you may have a serious medical problem, seek immediate medical attention.

Side Effects
  • Nausea, stomach upset or headache may occur.
  • If any of these effects persist or worsen, contact your doctor promptly.
  • Tell your doctor immediately if you have any of these unlikely but serious side effects: unusual changes in the menstrual period.
  • An allergic reaction to Vitex is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs.
  • Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing.
  • If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Precautions
  • If you have any of the following health problems, consult your doctor before using this product: hormone problems (e.g., hyperprolactinemia), Parkinson s Disease, psychiatric problems (e.g., schizophrenia), any allergies.
  • Liquid preparations 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 the safe use of this product.
  • Chaste tree is not recommended for use during pregnancy.
  • Consult your doctor before using this product.
  • Because of the potential risk to the infant, breast-feeding while using this product is not recommended.
  • Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Missed Dose
  • If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember.
  • If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
  • Do not double the dose to catch up.

Drug Interactions
  • Before using this product, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription medications you may use, especially: other drugs to treat high levels of prolactin in the body (dopamine agonists such as bromocriptine), psychiatric medicines (e.g., haloperidol, fluphenazine, chlorpromazine).
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User Medicine Opinions for vitex
Overall: 5 out of 5
Low adverse Reactions 4 out of 5
Healing Power: 4 out of 5
No dependency problems: 5 out of 5
Cost-Benefit: 4 out of 5
Sex: F
Age: 49
Location: Kano,Nigeria
Time Taken: about 200 days months

Reason: Peri menopausal syndrome-irregular periods,panick attacks insomnia especially during the second half of the cycle. Date: 11 November 2007
Side Effects
I noticed I have developed acne,cramps during menses and increase flow and extended cycle of 15 days when I reduced the drug to once a day after 12 weeks of twice a day.Now I have gone back to twice a day and waiting to see.My Panic attacks have also gone but came back after reducing the dosage

Additional Thoughts
It has regulated my cycle to 24 days from perimenopausal irregularities.most of my symptoms like the anxiety is reduced.I think its a good drug but I am afraid of taking it because I beleive it is a hormon based drug and can have the same side effects as HRT.Please advise me on how to stop.

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