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bitter orange (Citrus aurantium)

Adverse effects: -> urinary retention Drug interactions: 1) contains furocoumarins that inhibit Cyt P450 3A4 (contains smaller amounts than grapefruit) 2) in combination with caffeine may result in tachycardia, hypertension [3] Mechanism of action: -> contains synephrine (sympathomimetic)

General

pharmaceutical herb; medicinal herb; herbal supplement; botanical

References

  1. Prescriber's Letter 11(1):3 2004
  2. Prescriber's Letter 11(2):7 2004 Detail-Document#: 200201 (subscription needed) http://www.prescribersletter.com
  3. Prescriber's Letter 13(1): 2006 Problems with weight loss supplements Detail-Document#: 220112 (subscription needed) http://www.prescribersletter.com

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synephrine (Analeptin, Ethaphene, Oxedrine, Parasymatol, Simpalon, Synephrin, Synethate)