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Vitex Extract

Generic Name: Chaste Tree (Vitex agnus-castus) (Not applicable.)
Brand Name: Examples include Prelieve PMS and Vitex Extract

Vitex Extract is used for:

Irregularities of the menstrual cycle, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), and breast pain. It may also have other uses. Check with your pharmacist for details regarding the particular brand you use.

Vitex Extract is an herbal product. It is thought to work by regulating hormone production through the pituitary gland in the brain.

Do NOT use Vitex Extract if:

you are allergic to any ingredient in Vitex Extract
you are pregnant

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Vitex Extract :

Some medical conditions may interact with Vitex Extract . Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

if you are planning to become pregnant or are breast-feeding
if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Vitex Extract . Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

Dopamine agonists (eg, bromocriptine, levodopa) because side effects may be increased by Vitex Extract

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Vitex Extract may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Vitex Extract :

Use Vitex Extract as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

Dosing depends on the use and the source of the product.
Use as directed on the package, unless instructed otherwise by your doctor.
It may take several days to months for this product to work.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Vitex Extract .

Important safety information:

Vitex Extract may reduce the effectiveness of birth control pills. Use an additional form of contraception (eg, condoms) while you are taking this product.
If you will be taking this product for irregularities of the menstrual cycle or for breast pain and swelling, consult your doctor first. It is important to receive an accurate diagnosis of your symptoms before taking this product.
This product has not been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as safe and effective for any medical condition. The long-term safety of herbal products is not known. Before using any alternative medicine, talk with your doctor or pharmacist.
PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: Do not take this product if you are pregnant. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you are using this product, check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.

Possible side effects of Vitex Extract :

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Acne; cramping; diarrhea; hair loss; headache; increased menstrual flow; stomach pain; tiredness.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue).

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions or need medical advice about side effects, contact your doctor or health care provider. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088) or at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center (http://www.aapcc.org/findyour.htm), or emergency room immediately.

Proper storage of Vitex Extract :

Store at room temperature away from heat, moisture, and light unless otherwise directed on the package label. Do not store in the bathroom. Most herbal products are not in childproof containers. Keep Vitex Extract out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

If you have any questions about Vitex Extract , please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
Vitex Extract is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Vitex Extract . If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.

Issue Date: November 1, 2006

Database Edition 06.4.1.002

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