What are other common names?
- Mitragyna speciosa Korth
- Mitragyna speciosa
- Nauclea speciosa
- Biak
- Biak-Biak
- Cratom
- Gratom
- Herbal Speedball
- Ithang
- Kakuam
- Katawn
- Kedemba
- Ketum
- Krathom
- Kraton
- Kratum
- Madat
- Maeng Da Leaf
- Mambog
- Mitragynine Extract
- Nauclea
- Thang
- Thom
What is this product used for?
No information from medical studies supports the use of this product for any health problem.
What are the precautions when taking this product?
- Always check with your doctor before you use a natural product. Some products may not mix well with drugs or other natural products.
- Very bad reactions and even death may occur if you take kratom with other drugs. This includes medicines, other herbal products, caffeine, or illegal drugs.
- Do not use this product if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant soon. Use birth control you can trust while taking this product.
- Do not use this product if you are breastfeeding.
- This product may cause you to be sleepy. Take extra care driving and doing tasks where you need to be alert.
- You may have signs of physical dependence or withdrawal if you take this product for a period of time and then stop.
- Be sure to tell you doctor that you take this product if you are scheduled for surgery or tests.
- Your skin may be extra sensitive to the sun. Always wear sunblock when outside.
- Avoid alcohol (includes wine, beer, and liquor) while taking this product
- Take extra care and check with your doctor if you have:
- Liver problems
- Mental health problems
What should I watch for?
- Skin darkening on face and cheeks
- Itching
- Sweating
- Dry mouth
- Upset stomach
- Loose stools or diarrhea
- Constipation
- Passing more urine than normal
- Feeling uncomfortable or unhappy
- Feeling like you are in a dream or not connected to things around you
- Seeing things that are not really there
When do I need to call the doctor?
- Signs of a very bad reaction. These include wheezing; chest tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; seizures; or swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat. Go to the ER right away.
- Signs of liver problems like upset stomach or throwing up, belly pain, feeling tired, dark urine, yellow skin or eyes, not hungry.
- Signs of withdrawal like muscle aches, not able to sleep, mood changes, angry towards other people, runny nose, yawning, or jerky movements.
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