Medical Editor: John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP
What Is Aphrodyne?
Aphrodyne (yohimbine) is a sympatholytic and mydriatic drug used to treat impotence in male patients with vascular or diabetic origins and psychogenic origins. Aphrodyne may be available in generic form.
What Are Side Effects of Aphrodyne?
Common side effects of Aphrodyne include:
- nausea
- vomiting
- dizziness
- nervousness
- restlessness
- reduced urination
- elevated blood pressure or heart rate
- irritability
- tremors
- sweating
- headache, and
- skin flushing
Dosage for Aphrodyne
The dosage of Aphrodyne is 1 caplet (5.4mg) 3 times a day, taken orally.
What Drugs, Substances, or Supplements Interact with Aphrodyne?
Aphrodyne may interact with other drugs. Tell your doctor all medications and supplements you use.
Aphrodyne During Pregnancy or Breastfeeding
Aphrodyne is not recommended for use in women, and is therefore unlikely to be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding; consult your doctor.
Additional Information
Our Aphrodyne (yohimbine) Side Effects Drug Center provides a comprehensive view of available drug information on the potential side effects when taking this medication.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
SLIDESHOW
Erectile Dysfunction (ED) Causes and Treatment See SlideshowSIDE EFFECTS
Yohimbine readily penetrates the CNS and produces a complex pattern of responses in lower doses than required to produce peripheral (alpha)-adrenergic blockage. These include anti-diuresis, a general picture of central excitation including elevated blood pressure and heart rate, increased motor activity, irritability and tremor. Sweating, nausea and vomiting are common after parenteral administration of the drug. 1,2 Also dizziness, headache, and skin flushing have been reported. 1,3
Read the entire FDA prescribing information for Aphrodyne (Yohimbine)
QUESTION
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is… See Answer© Aphrodyne Patient Information is supplied by Cerner Multum, Inc. and Aphrodyne Consumer information is supplied by First Databank, Inc., used under license and subject to their respective copyrights.
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