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Diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease, that interfere with thinking. Vinpocetine might have a small effect on the decline of thinking skills due to various causes, but most studies have lasted 6 months or less. Most of the studies were published prior to 1990, and results are hard to interpret because they used a variety of terms and criteria for cognitive decline and dementia.
Improving memory. Some beginning research suggests vinpocetine might enhance memory in normal volunteers.
Stroke. There is some evidence that vinpocetine might modestly reduce brain damage due to acute ischemic stroke. There have been only a few clinical studies investigating the use of vinpocetine for stroke, and most have been published in languages other than English. Two scientific reviews of these studies found there wasn’t enough agreement among the studies to establish the effectiveness of vinpocetine for ischemic stroke.
Prevention of Alzheimer's disease.
Motion sickness.
Symptoms of menopause.
Seizures.
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS).
Other conditions.
More evidence is needed to rate the effectiveness of vinpocetine for these uses. |
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Hypertension or cardiac dysfunction. |
| Drug Drug Interactions |
Medications that slow blood clotting (Anticoagulant / Antiplatelet drugs) interacts with VINPOCETINE
Vinpocetine might slow blood clotting. Taking vinpocetine along with medications that also slow clotting might increase the chances of bruising and bleeding.
Some medications that slow blood clotting include aspirin, clopidogrel (Plavix), diclofenac (Voltaren, Cataflam, others), ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, others), naproxen (Anaprox, Naprosyn, others), dalteparin (Fragmin), enoxaparin (Lovenox), heparin, warfarin (Coumadin), and others.
Warfarin (Coumadin) interacts with VINPOCETINE
Warfarin (Coumadin) is used to slow blood clotting. Vinpocetine might increase how long warfarin (Coumadin) is in the body, and increase the chances of bruising and bleeding. Be sure to have your blood checked regularly. The dose of your warfarin (Coumadin) might need to be changed. |
| Drug Pregnancy Interaction |
Not enough is known about the use of vinpocetine during pregnancy and breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use. |
| Drug Breast feeding Interaction |
Not enough is known about the use of vinpocetine during pregnancy and breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use. |
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Should be taken with food. (Take after meals.) |
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Oral
Dementia, Cerebrovascular disorders
Adult: 15-30 mg daily in 3 divided doses. |
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For treating memory and thinking disorders such as Alzheimer's disease: 5-10 mg of vinpocetine three times daily. |
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Vinpocetine appears to be POSSIBLY SAFE for most people. No significant harmful effects were reported in a study of people with Alzheimer's disease treated with large doses of vinpocetine (60 mg per day) for one year.
Vinpocetine can cause some side effects including stomach pain, nausea, sleep disturbances, headache, dizziness, nervousness, and flushing of the face.
Special Precautions & Warnings:
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Not enough is known about the use of vinpocetine during pregnancy and breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
Clotting disorders: Don’t use vinpocetine if you have a problem with blood clotting because it might increase the risk of bleeding.
Surgery: Vinpocetine might slow blood clotting. There is a concern that it might increase the risk of bleeding during and after surgery. Stop using vinpocetine if you are scheduled for surgery in the next 2 weeks. |
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Store in a cool place. |
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