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Yocon

Generic Name: Yohimbine (yo HIM bean)
Brand Names: Erex, Testomar, Yocon, Yohimar, Yohimbe, Yohimex

Important Information: 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. May be more likely to cause dizziness when changing positions.

What is 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.
• Used to treat and diagnose some types of impotence.

What to Discuss before Using

• 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
  • have any type of heart disease
• You may not be able to take this medication, or you may require a lower dose or special monitoring during therapy.
• Should not be used by women. Do not take this medication if you are pregnant or are breast-feeding.
• Should not be used by children.

Dosage Method

• Take exactly as directed. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.
• Take each dose with a full glass of water.
• Usually taken three times a day. Follow your doctor's instructions.
• Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

Miss a dose: Problems?

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the dose you missed and take only your next regularly scheduled dose. Do not take a double dose of this medication.

Overdose?

• Seek emergency medical attention.
• Symptoms of an overdose include increased blood pressure (severe headache, blurred vision, flushing); a fast heart rate; numbness or tingling; runny nose; tremor; anxiety; poor coordination; and confusion or abnormal behavior.

Avoid During Treatment

• Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities. May cause dizziness. If you experience dizziness, avoid these activities.
• Use caution when rising from a sitting or lying position. May be more likely to cause dizziness when you change positions.

Side effects

• If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking this medication and seek emergency medical attention:
  • an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives)
  • a very irregular or fast heartbeat
  • confusion or unusual behavior
• Other, less serious side effects are more likely to occur. Continue to take this medication and talk to your doctor if you experience:
  • dizziness
  • anxiety, irritability, or nervousness
  • tremor (shaking)
  • headache
  • skin flushing
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.

What other drugs to avoid while undergoing treatment

• Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you are taking a medicine for depression, mania, or another psychiatric condition. Generally, this medication should not be used with these medicines.
• Drugs other than those listed here may also interact or affect your condition. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines.