Rhodiola
Rhodiola is used for mental and physical fatigue. It can also be used for depression. May cause dizziness. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how it affects you.
Rhodiola Overview
Rhodiola is a plant. The rhodiola root is used in medicine.
Rhodiola is used most often for mental fatigue, physical fatigue, and depression.
Rhodiola is thought to work by producing a non-specific, normalizing response throughout the body.
Common side effects of rhodiola include dizziness and dry mouth.
Uses
Rhodiola is used most often for mental fatigue, physical fatigue, sexual dysfunction, altitude sickness, anxiety, and depression. However, current evidence for the efficacy of rhodiola is not conclusive.
Rhodiola has not been proven effective for all of the uses listed above. Rhodiola may be used for other conditions. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
Side Effects of Rhodiola
Common side effects of rhodiola include the following:
- Dizziness
- Dry mouth
This is not a complete list of rhodiola side effects. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
Tell your doctor if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.
Rhodiola Interactions
No drug interactions have been determined by the manufacturer. However, you should tell your doctor about all the medicines you take including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Not all interactions are known or reported and new drug interactions are continually being reported.
Rhodiola Precautions
Special precautions & warnings:
- Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using rhodiola if you are pregnant, breast-feeding, or trying to become pregnant.
