Chasteberry

Chasteberry is a herbal supplement used to treat acne, benign prostatic hyperplasia, fibrocystic breast disease, impotence, infertility (female),  menopausal symptoms, menstrual irregularities, premenstrual syndrome, progesterone insufficiency and other conditions..

• Chasteberry is available under the following different brand names: agnolyt, agnus castus, chaste tree, hemp tree, monks pepper, vitex agnus castus

Common side effects of Chasteberry include:

• Acne
• Headache
• Menstrual bleeding
• Rash
• Stomach upset
• Weight gain
• Dizziness

Serious side effects of Chasteberry include:

• None

Rare side effects of Chasteberry include:

• none 

Seek medical care or call 911 at once if you have the following serious side effects:

• Severe headache, confusion, slurred speech, arm or leg weakness, trouble walking, loss of coordination, feeling unsteady, very stiff muscles, high fever, profuse sweating, or tremors;
• Serious eye symptoms such as sudden vision loss, blurred vision, tunnel vision, eye pain or swelling, or seeing halos around lights;
• Serious heart symptoms include fast, irregular, or pounding heartbeats; fluttering in the chest; shortness of breath; sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, or passing out.

This is not a complete list of side effects and other serious side effects or health problems that may occur because of the use of this drug. Call your doctor for medical advice about serious side effects or adverse reactions. You may report side effects or health problems to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Suggested Dosing

Crude herb extract

• 20-240 mg/d div two times a day-three times a day orally

Fluid extract

• 40 drops per day orally

Dried fruit extract

• 1.6-3 mg orally two times a day

Tincture

• 35-45 drops orally three times a day

Other Information

• PMS: 4-20 mg/day
• PMDD: 20-40 mg/day
• No more than 1800 mg/day

Dosage Considerations – Should be Given as Follows: 

• See “Dosages”

If your medical doctor is using this medicine to treat your pain, your doctor or pharmacist may already be aware of any possible drug interactions and may be monitoring you for them. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with your doctor, health care provider, or pharmacist first.

• Chasteberry has severe interactions with no other drugs.
• Chasteberry has serious interactions with no other drugs.
• Chasteberry has moderate interactions with no other drugs.
• Chasteberry has minor interactions with at least 23 other drugs.

This information does not contain all possible interactions or adverse effects. Visit the RxList Drug Interaction Checker for any drug interactions. Therefore, before using this product, tell your doctor or pharmacist about all your products. Keep a list of all your medications with you and share this information with your doctor and pharmacist. Check with your healthcare professional or doctor for additional medical advice, or if you have health questions or concerns.

Contraindications

• Breast cancer, endometriosis, hormone-sensitive conditions, ovarian cancer, uterine cancer, uterine fibroids 

Effects of drug abuse

• None

Short-Term Effects

• See “What Are Side Effects Associated with Using Chasteberry?”

Long-Term Effects

• See “What Are Side Effects Associated with Using Chasteberry?”

Cautions

• In vitro fertilization

Pregnancy and Lactation

• unsafe

Lactation

• unsafe