bitter orange (Citrus aurantium)
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Adverse effects
Drug interactions
- contains furocoumarins that inhibit Cyt P450 3A4 (contains smaller amounts than grapefruit)
- in combination with caffeine may result in tachycardia, hypertension[3]
Mechanism of action
- contains synephrine (sympathomimetic)
More general terms
Components
References
- ↑ Prescriber's Letter 11(1):3 2004
- ↑ Prescriber's Letter 11(2):7 2004 Detail-Document#: http://prescribersletter.com/(5bhgn1a4ni4cyp2tvybwfh55)/pl/ArticleDD.aspx?li=1&st=1&cs=&s=PRL&pt=3&fpt=25&dd=200201&pb=PRL (subscription needed) http://www.prescribersletter.com
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Prescriber's Letter 13(1): 2006 Problems with weight loss supplements Detail-Document#: http://prescribersletter.com/(5bhgn1a4ni4cyp2tvybwfh55)/pl/ArticleDD.aspx?li=1&st=1&cs=&s=PRL&pt=3&fpt=25&dd=220112&pb=PRL (subscription needed) http://www.prescribersletter.com