Indication-specific dosing for ilex paraguariensis (yerba mate), frequency-based adverse effects, comprehensive interactions, contraindications, pregnancy & lactation schedules, and cost information.

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Sections Yerba Mate
Suggested Dosing
Suggested Uses
Interactions
Adverse Effects
Warnings
Pregnancy
Pharmacology

Suggested Dosing

Dried leaves steeped in hot water 10 min

No typical dosing guidelines

Suggested Uses

Relieve mental and physical fatigue,diuretic, mood modifyer, analgesic, depression, weight loss

Efficacy

More studies are needed to determine effetiveness

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Serious - Use Alternative

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Minor (12)

armodafinil
yerba mate increases effects of armodafinil by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
caffeine
yerba mate increases effects of caffeine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
dexmethylphenidate
yerba mate increases effects of dexmethylphenidate by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
dextroamphetamine
yerba mate increases effects of dextroamphetamine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
lisdexamfetamine
yerba mate increases effects of lisdexamfetamine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
methamphetamine
yerba mate increases effects of methamphetamine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
methylenedioxymethamphetamine
yerba mate increases effects of methylenedioxymethamphetamine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
methylphenidate
yerba mate increases effects of methylphenidate by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
modafinil
yerba mate increases effects of modafinil by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
phentermine
yerba mate increases effects of phentermine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
serdexmethylphenidate/dexmethylphenidate
yerba mate increases effects of serdexmethylphenidate/dexmethylphenidate by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
yohimbine
yerba mate increases effects of yohimbine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

Frequency Not Defined

Hypertension

Excess stimulation

Inhib. platelet aggregation

Increased risk of esophageal cancer (heavy use)

Contraindications

Hypertension

Pregnancy & Lactation

Pregnancy Category: N/A

Lactation: N/A

Pregnancy Categories

A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.

B: May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk.

C: Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done.

D: Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk.

X: Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist.

NA: Information not available.

Pharmacology

Metabolism: N/A

Excretion: N/A

Mechanism of Action

2% caffeine content

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