Chasteberry
Chasteberry has a history of being used for menstrual problems and menopausal symptoms. Cn cause dizziness. Don't drive or operate machinery until you know how it affects you.
Chasteberry Overview
Chasteberry is the fruit of the chaste tree.
Chasteberry is used most often for menstrual problems, such as premenstrual syndrome, as well as for symptoms of menopause, some types of infertility, and acne.
Common side effects of chasteberry include gastrointestinal problems, acne-like rashes, and dizziness.
Chasteberry Cautionary Labels
Uses
Chasteberry is used most often for menstrual problems, such as premenstrual syndrome, as well as for symptoms of menopause, some types of infertility, and acne.
Chasteberry may be used for other conditions. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
Side Effects of Chasteberry
Common side effects of chasteberry include the following:
- gastrointestinal problems
- acne-like rashes
- dizziness
This is not a complete list of chasteberry side effects. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
Tell your doctor if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.
Chasteberry Interactions
Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Especially tell your doctor if you take:
- birth control pills
- antipsychotic drugs
- Parkinson's disease medications
This is not a complete list of chasteberry drug interactions. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
Chasteberry Precautions
Special precautions & warnings:
Do not use chasteberry if you:
- are pregnant
- are taking birth control pills
- have a hormone-sensitive condition (such as breast cancer)
