Vinpocetine Benefits & Uses

Vinpocetine is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Alzheimer's Disease

Other Benefits

Dementia

Vinpocetine Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Dementia Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Dementia Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Vinpocetine Related Warnings

Is the use of Vinpocetine safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Vinpocetine. If you are pregnant, do not take Vinpocetine without a doctor's advice.

Severe
Is the use of Vinpocetine safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Vinpocetine. If you see any side effects, stop taking Vinpocetine immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Vinpocetine again, only after your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Vinpocetine on the Kidneys?

There are no side effects of Vinpocetine on the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Vinpocetine on the Liver?

Using Vinpocetine does not have any harmful effects on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Vinpocetine on the Heart?

Vinpocetine is rarely harmful for the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Vinpocetine with Other Drugs

Vinpocetine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Warfarin

Diclofenac

Heparin

Naproxen

Vinpocetine Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Vinpocetine unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Allergy
Arrhythmia

Frequently asked Questions about Vinpocetine

Is this Vinpocetine habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Vinpocetine has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Vinpocetine as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Vinpocetine only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Vinpocetine has been seen to have positive effect on patients with mental disorders.

Yes

Vinpocetine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Vinpocetine

Taking Vinpocetine with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Vinpocetine

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Vinpocetine with alcohol.

Unknown