Yohimbine (Systemic)
Brand Names : Actibine, Aphrodyne, Baron-X, Dayto Himbin, Prohim, Thybine, Yocon, Yohimar, Yohimex, Yoman, Yovital, PMS-Yohimbine
Additional InformationOnce a medicine has been approved for marketing
for a certain use, experience may show that it is also useful for other medical
problems. Yohimbine is used to treat men with the following medical condition:
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Impotence (not able to have erections)
The way yohimbine works is not known for sure. It is thought, however,
to work by increasing the body's production of certain chemicals that help
produce erections. It does not work in all men who are impotent.
This medicine usually begins to work about 2 to 3 weeks after you begin
to take it.
The dose of yohimbine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label
.
The following information includes only the average doses of yohimbine. If your dose is different, do not change it
unless your
doctor tells you to do so.
The number of tablets that you take depends on the strength of the medicine.
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For oral
dosage form (tablets):
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For treating impotence:
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Adults - 5.4 to 6 milligrams (mg) three times a day.
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