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Vinpocetine

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Vinpocetine Uses

Vinpocetine is used in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease, stroke, dementia in Parkinson's disease, age related memory loss and head injury.

How Vinpocetine works

Vinpocetine is semisynthetic alkaloid. It has a nootropic (protects nerves and the brain) effect. It inhibits the voltage-dependent neuronal sodium channels, which in turn enhances a chemical messenger (intracellular cGMP levels) in the brain. Thus, increases blood flow within the brain. This is how it prevents the destruction of never cells (neurons) and protects the brain. Thus, helps enhancement of the nervous system. It also has an antioxidant property. This works by oxidizing the free radicals (toxins) in the body.

Common side effects of Vinpocetine

Dizziness, Dryness in mouth, Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk), Headache, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Nausea, Stomach pain, Nervousness

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Expert advice for Vinpocetine

Take it with food or as suggested by your doctor.
It may make you feel dizzy. Do not drive or do anything requiring mental focus until you know how it affects you.
Avoid alcohol while taking Vinpocetine as it may cause increased dizziness.
Inform your doctor if you suffer from any bleeding or heart disorder, hypertension or are taking anticoagulant medications such as warfarin and heparin.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Frequently asked questions for Vinpocetine

Vinpocetine

Q. Can Vinpocetine affect blood pressure?

Yes, Vinpocetine may affect blood pressure by causing an increase or decrease in the levels. This change in blood pressure level is only for short duration. Further, if you have any concerns regarding changes in blood pressure consult your doctor.

Q. Is Vinpocetine a blood thinner?

Yes, Vinpocetine is a blood thinner. This group of medicine prevent the formation of blood clots and the existing blood clots from getting larger. Hence, this property of Vinpocetine proves to be helpful in strokes.

Q. What are the side effects of Vinpocetine?

The side effects of Vinpocetine include nausea, dizziness, difficulty falling asleep, dry mouth, headaches, facial flushing, and heartburn. Some may experience a decrease in blood pressure or increase in heartbeat, though these are for a brief time. Prolonged use of Vinpocetine may also be associated with slight reductions in blood glucose levels.

Q. Is Vinpocetine a vasodilator?

Yes, it is a vasodilator (helps in the widening of blood vessels). It enlarges the cerebral blood vessels, improving cerebral blood flow which is helpful in cases of stroke.

Q. Is Vinpocetine safe to use?

Yes, Vinpocetine is safe if used in the dose and duration prescribed by the doctor. It is used in Japan, Europe, Mexico, and Russia for the treatment of cerebrovascular and cognitive disorders. In addition to that, it is commonly sold as a dietary supplement for the U.S. general population either alone or as one of several ingredients in dietary supplement products.

Q. What is Vinpocetine made from?

Vinpocetine is a semisynthetic derivative (extracted from a natural product by partial chemical synthesis) of vincamine. Vincamine is obtained from the Periwinkle plant, Vinca minor L. Other names for Vinpocetine include Ethyl apovincaminate, Ethyl apovincaminoate, and vinca minor.