Table 2.
Adverse effects recorded in a 12-week clinical study in which subjects were treated with either Bacopa monnieri or placebo, and as reported by Stough et al. [36].
| Adverse Effect | Bacopa Monnieri (300 mg/day) | Placebo |
|---|---|---|
| Drowsiness | 5% | 4% |
| Allergies | 14% | 16% |
| Cold/flu symptoms | 9% | 28% |
| Skin rash | 5% | 12% |
| Skin itching | 5% | 12% |
| Headache | 18% | 28% |
| Tinnitus | 9% | 16% |
| Vertigo | 9% | 8% |
| Strange taste in mouth | 14% | 16% |
| Dry mouth | 23% | 16% |
| Palpitations | 18% | 8% |
| Abdominal pain | 9% | 8% |
| Appetite increase | 18% | 20% |
| Appetite reduction | 0% | 4% |
| Excessive thirst | 18% | 8% |
| Nausea | 18% | 4% |
| Indigestion | 9% | 4% |
| Constipation | 9% | 8% |
| Increased regularity of bowel movements | 9% | 4% |
| Increased frequency of urine | 14% | 8% |
| Muscular fatigue | 14% | 4% |
| Muscular pain | 5% | 8% |
| Cramps | 5% | 8% |
| Increase in felt stress | 9% | 12% |
| Decrease in felt stress | 23% | 28% |
| Improved mood | 5% | 8% |
| Worsened mood | 5% | 8% |