Cyclodinone: indications for use, contraindications and possible side effects

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According to some doctors, Cyclodinone can normalize the functioning of the endocrine system and increase the chances of conception. But on the forums there are many opinions regarding the advisability of taking this drug in view of the wide range of negative effects it has on the body. What are the side effects of Cyclodinone?

• 1 What is the drug?
• 2 In what cases is it recommended?
• 3 Contraindications and side effects
• 4 Analogues
• 5 Does Cyclodinone help you get pregnant?
• 6 Summary

Composition and release form

The pharmaceutical industry produces two dosage forms of the drug Cyclodinone. These are tablets and drops for internal use.

• The tablets contain the active ingredient dry extract of the fruits of common twig (Agnus castus). The following excipients are used: colloidal silicon dioxide, povidone, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, potato starch, microcrystalline cellulose.
• The solution of the drug contains the active substance – dry extract of the fruits of common twig (Agnus castus). The excipients used are: purified water, polysorbate 20, povidone, sodium sucrose dihydrate, sorbitol 70% (non-crystallizing), ethanol 96%, peppermint flavor.

Clinical and pharmacological group: herbal medicine used for menstrual disorders, mastodynia and premenstrual syndrome.

What is better drops or tablets?

Cyclodinone is a drug that has two forms of release. It is known that in drops the content of twig is slightly higher, and in tablets the amount of active substance is slightly less. For this reason, it is better to use Cyclodinone on the recommendation of a doctor and in the prescribed dosage.

The action of Cyclodinone does not differ in either form. The only thing is that the alcohol tincture can be absorbed and act a little faster

The advantage of tablets over drops is that during use they do not emit the specific herbal odor of twig extract. Not all women can tolerate it, which is why they prefer the tablet form of the drug.

Those who drive a vehicle also cannot take drops of alcohol when choosing tablets.

What does Cyclodinone help with?

The instructions for Cyclodinone state that this drug should be used in the following cases:

• for chest pain before menstruation and diffuse (evenly distributed in both mammary glands) mastopathy - small cysts resolve under the influence of cyclodinone.
• with premenstrual syndrome (PMS) - an increase in the production of LH helps to increase the secretion of progesterone and prevent the symptoms characteristic of PMS;
• in case of menstrual cycle disorders, restoration of hormonal levels contributes to its normalization.

Cyclodinone when planning pregnancy

Cyclodinone is prescribed by specialists for the treatment of infertility caused by disturbances in the production of hormones as a result of endometriosis or polycystic disease.
Establishing hormonal levels in the female body is a long and complex process, so the drug for such indications is prescribed to be taken for at least 3 months. It is important to remember that Cyclodinone is dangerous during pregnancy. Without realizing at a very early stage that conception has already occurred, a woman can continue taking medication that will lower the level of prolactin (it affects the process of implantation of the fertilized egg). Also, a reduced level of this hormone can cause re-conception, which is extremely undesirable in the current situation.

pharmachologic effect

A herbal medicine whose components have a normalizing effect on the level of sex hormones. It has a dopaminergic effect, which causes a decrease in prolactin production, i.e. eliminates hyperprolactinemia.

• An increased concentration of prolactin disrupts the secretion of gonadotropins, which can result in disturbances in follicular maturation, ovulation and the phase of the corpus luteum, which further leads to an imbalance between estradiol and progesterone.

It is this hormonal imbalance that causes menstrual irregularities and mastodynia. Cyclodinone normalizes the ratio of gonadotropic hormones, which leads to the normalization of the second phase of the menstrual cycle.

Contraindications

Cyclodinone has a minimal number of contraindications, although it is a hormonal drug.

The drug affects hormones not with synthetic substances, but with natural ones - twig extract.

The most important contraindication to the use of the drug Cyclodinone is hypersensitivity to common twig

Also, women who are breastfeeding should not take the medicine during pregnancy.

Instructions for use

The choice of medication form is subjective. It is determined by ease of use, taste, and characteristics of the body.

1. Before using Cyclodinone drops, you must shake the bottle. Take 40 drops 1 time/day with enough water.
2. Cyclodinone tablets are taken 1 piece 1 time per day. The tablets must be swallowed whole, without chewing, with a sufficient amount of water.

According to the instructions for use, treatment with Cyclodinone should continue for 3 months (without a break during menstruation). After improvement, treatment should be continued for several more weeks. If complaints reappear after discontinuation of the drug, you should consult your doctor.

Analogs

The drug has a number of analogues, not similar in composition, but identical in therapeutic effect. These include:

• Angelika Forte;
• Dysmenorm;
• Lifemin;
• Lutein;
• Mastodinon;
• Normomens;
• Remens;
• Tazalok;
• Tribestan Plus;
• Utrozhestan
• Femiwell;
• Estrovel.

As for analogues, we are talking about other side effects. Therefore, if there is a need to replace Cyclodinone, it is better to choose it together with a doctor, taking into account the current state of the body and its physiological characteristics.

Side effects

The drug is well tolerated by women. Side effects are associated with individual intolerance to the components. In rare cases, the following may occur:

• stomach pain;
• diarrhea;
• hallucinations;
• headache;
• confusion;
• nausea;
• mental excitement;
• shortness of breath;
• dizziness;
• skin rashes.

In addition, bloody discharge from the genitals may appear during menopause, in the middle of the cycle.

Reviews of doctors and women about Cyclodinone

• I have had problems with irregular and painful cycles since my first menstruation, but doctors only shrugged their shoulders and prescribed antispasmodics (No-shpa, Spazmalgon, Tamipul). As a result, not a single day went by without the use of painkillers. At the next visit to the gynecologist, the doctor expressed suspicion of a hormonal imbalance and suggested that I be examined. And so it happened, the tests were not reassuring. The doctor decided to prescribe me Cyclodinone. Although I didn’t really believe in the effectiveness of the drug, homeopathy does not inspire confidence. But still better than hormonal therapy - I was terribly afraid of it. Especially possible weight gain. I decided to try it. At first, the drug disappointed me, in the first days and even weeks there was no result, I already regretted the money spent. But when my period came, the pain was insignificant and for the first time in my life I did without pills! I honestly finished the prescribed course and now I remember the sensations I experienced like a bad dream. There is no pain, you don’t need to kill your body with a huge number of pills, and in general - life these days is not much different now - no discomfort. The drug helped me get rid of a problem that had been bothering me for a long time.
• After giving birth, the cycle did not recover for a long time, but I did not pay attention to this, because I was breastfeeding for a long time and the doctor said that this was acceptable. But after the cessation of lactation, the situation only worsened: you could forget about frequency - sometimes the cycle was 2 weeks, or you had to wait 35–40 days. In addition, the discharge has become very abundant, which was not the case before. 6 months after the cessation of lactation, I turned to my doctor with a problem; within such a period the cycle should have normalized. After an examination and ultrasound, which did not reveal any special problems, I was offered to be examined for hormones. This is where the glitch was discovered. I was prescribed this drug. I took it in tablets because it was more convenient for me. At first my stomach pulled a little, but then the feeling of discomfort went away. The first month there were no special changes; periods were still very heavy. But after 2 months the result became noticeable - there was less discharge. After another month, I already knew exactly when to expect these days - the cycle had improved! Finally, you can plan your life normally without fear of unpleasant surprises. I took the course for 4 months instead of the prescribed 3 at the insistence of the doctor. I took the tests again - everything returned to normal at the hormonal level. I can add one more positive thing - my skin and hair, which had gotten very worse after bearing a child, have become better - there is no rash on my face and my hair has stopped thinning. Such a nice bonus to the main problem cured.
• Since adolescence, like everyone else during this period, I suffered from rashes on my face. Before menstruation, a nightmare began - the forehead, nose, and chin were covered with large pimples. This did not add any advantages to my appearance or self-esteem... Time passed, but the problem did not change much - the rash was just as profuse and associated with the cycle, but on top of that, the skin began to quickly become oily and acne began to be localized in the U-zone. I kept changing cosmetic skin care products, tried to be treated with folk remedies, but there were no results at all. One cosmetologist drew attention to the rash area and advised me to consult an endocrinologist. After donating blood for hormones, my problem was discovered: elevated prolactin. I was prescribed Cyclodinone, although I didn’t really believe that the rash could be treated with any medications, I thought that it was a dermatological problem. After two months of taking the drops, the condition of the skin improved significantly. A month later there were no new rashes at all. For the first time in many years, my skin is clear and fresh.
• Due to problems with cycle irregularity, my husband and I are still unable to conceive a child. It is simply impossible to calculate the days of ovulation. I used to treat salpingitis and the doctor said that it was the consequences of inflammation. Recently, a friend recommended her doctor, who noticed that during the diagnosis there were no hormone tests. Now I’m taking Cyclodinone (for the 3rd month already), my cycle is normalizing. We plan to re-examine ourselves after finishing the course of treatment and hope for a quick pregnancy.

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Price for Cyclodinone in pharmacies

The average cost of a medicine in the form of drops (50 ml) is 520 rubles, and in the form of tablets for 30 pieces - 510 rubles.

Side effects and consequences

Very rarely, when using Cyclodinone, any adverse reactions are possible, but due to individual characteristics, certain manifestations are possible.

If any negative reactions occur, use of Cyclodinone should be discontinued. If this is not done, the drug will do more harm than good.

special instructions

In some cases, cyclodinone requires especially controlled administration.

In addition to all of the above, Cyclodinone has a positive effect on female fertility by harmonizing the menstrual cycle.

The process of regulating the menstrual cycle when using the medicine lasts up to 3 months. Irregularities in menstruation during this period are considered normal.