Each capsule contains: Sida cordifolia (10% alkaloids) 300 mg. Other Ingredients: Gelatin (capsule).
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Below is general information about the effectiveness of the known ingredients contained in the product Sida Cordifolia. Some ingredients may not be listed. This information does NOT represent a recommendation for or a test of this specific product as a whole.
There is insufficient reliable information available about the effectiveness of Sida cordifolia.
Below is general information about the safety of the known ingredients contained in the product Sida Cordifolia. Some ingredients may not be listed. This information does NOT represent a recommendation for or a test of this specific product as a whole.
LIKELY UNSAFE ...when used orally. Sida cordifolia contains the constituent ephedrine, similar to the herb ephedra. Ephedra, Sida cordifolia, and other ephedrine-containing herbs are banned in the United States due to several case reports that have linked ephedrine to serious side effects, including hypertension, myocardial infarction (MI), seizure, stroke, psychosis, and others (1276,2729,6486,6998,9167,10689).
PREGNANCY AND LACTATION: LIKELY UNSAFE
when used orally.
The ephedrine constituent of Sida cordifolia has been linked to several cases of severe side effects (1276,2729,6486,6998,9167,10689).
Below is general information about the interactions of the known ingredients contained in the product Sida Cordifolia. Some ingredients may not be listed. This information does NOT represent a recommendation for or a test of this specific product as a whole.
Theoretically, Sida cordifolia might reduce the effectiveness of antidiabetes drugs.
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Sida cordifolia contains ephedrine. Clinical research shows that ephedrine can increase blood glucose levels (12857).
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Theoretically, Sida cordifolia might reduce the effectiveness of dexamethasone.
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Sida cordifolia contains ephedrine. Clinical research shows that ephedrine can increase the clearance rate of dexamethasone (11462).
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Theoretically, Sida cordifolia might increase the risk of additive hypertension when taken with ergot derivatives.
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Sida cordifolia contains ephedrine, which can cause vasoconstriction. This can lead to significant elevations in blood pressure when taken with ergot derivatives (6009).
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Theoretically, Sida cordifolia might increase the risk of serious adverse effects when taken with methylxanthines.
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Sida cordifolia contains ephedrine. Use of ephedrine-containing herbs with caffeine or other methylxanthines such as theophylline might increase the risk of stimulatory adverse effects. Some clinical research and case reports suggest that using ephedrine with caffeine might increase the risk of serious life-threatening or debilitating adverse effects such as hypertension, myocardial infarction (MI), stroke, seizures, and death (1275,1380,6486,8641,10307).
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Theoretically, Sida cordifolia might increase the risk of hypertension when taken with MAOIs.
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Sida cordifolia contains ephedrine. Clinical research shows that ephedrine can increase blood pressure (6009).
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Theoretically, Sida cordifolia might increase the risk of additive QT interval prolongation when taken with QT interval-prolonging drugs.
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Sida cordifolia contains ephedrine. Clinical research shows that ephedrine from another herb, ephedra, can prolong the QT interval (11355).
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Theoretically, Sida cordifolia might increase the risk of adverse cardiovascular effects when taken with stimulant drugs.
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Sida cordifolia contains ephedrine. Drugs with CNS stimulant properties, such as phenylpropanolamine, pseudoephedrine, and diethylpropion, and many others can increase the risk of hypertension and adverse cardiovascular effects when taken with ephedrine (4304).
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Below is general information about the adverse effects of the known ingredients contained in the product Sida Cordifolia. Some ingredients may not be listed. This information does NOT represent a recommendation for or a test of this specific product as a whole.
General ...A thorough evaluation of safety outcomes with Sida cordifolia has not been conducted; however, since Sida cordifolia contains ephedrine, there is concern that it is unsafe.
Cardiovascular ...Sida cordifolia contains ephedrine. Ephedrine-containing products have been associated with cardiovascular side effects such as arrythmias, heart palpitations, tachycardia, prolonged QT interval, increased blood pressure, cardiomyopathy, hypersensitivity myocarditis, myocardial infarction, cardiac arrest, stroke, transient ischemic attack, cerebral hemorrhage, and sudden cardiac death (1270,1271,1274,1275,1276,1380,1381,2729,3719,6008)(6486,6487,8643,8647,10004,10382,11135,11708). These side effects might also occur in patients taking Sida cordifolia-containing supplements.
Musculoskeletal ...Sida cordifolia contains ephedrine. Ephedrine-containing products have been reported to cause myopathies, including myalgia, rhabdomyolysis, and eosinophilia-myalgia syndrome (1270). These side effects might also occur in patients taking Sida cordifolia-containing supplements.
Neurologic/CNS ...Sida cordifolia contains ephedrine. Ephedrine-containing products have been associated with dizziness, restlessness, irritability, difficulty concentrating, insomnia, headache, and anorexia (1276,3719,6008,6486,8647,10004,10382). These side effects might also occur in patients taking Sida cordifolia-containing supplements.
Psychiatric ...Sida cordifolia contains ephedrine. Ephedrine-containing products have been associated with anxiety, psychosis, and personality changes (1276,3719,6008,6486,6998,8647,10004,10382,10689). Long-term use and high doses of ephedrine have been associated with the development of dependence and tolerance (1381). These side effects might also occur in patients taking Sida cordifolia-containing supplements.
Renal ...Sida cordifolia contains ephedrine. Ephedrine-containing products have been reported to cause rhabdomyolysis and nephrolithiasis (1270,1272). These side effects might also occur in patients taking Sida cordifolia-containing supplements.
