Module XIII - Herbal / Dietary Supplements, Part II

Saturday January 23, 1999 - Question 8

Which of the following statements regarding yohimbine is correct?

A. Yohimbine is an alpha-receptor agonist, similar to clonidine.
B. Yohimbine rarely causes neurologic adverse events.
C. The drug has been investigated for the treatment of organic impotence.
D. Yohimbine is not expected to affect blood pressure.
E. Recent investigations suggest that yohimbine is not useful for indications other than male sexual dysfunction.
 
 

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