Overview
Gossypol interferes with sperm development and function. In the cotton plant, it acts as a natural defensive chemical that can lead to infertility in insects.
People most commonly use gossypol for birth control. It is also used for cancer, HIV/AIDS, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these other uses.
Don't confuse gossypol with cotton. These are not the same.
Uses & Effectiveness ?
Possibly Effective for
- Birth control. Taking gossypol by mouth seems to reduce sperm count and function. While these effects seem to be reversible, it might lead to permanent infertility in some people.
Possibly Ineffective for
- Lung cancer. Taking gossypol by mouth doesn't help people with advanced lung cancer to live longer.
- Prostate cancer. Taking gossypol by mouth doesn't help people with advanced prostate cancer to live longer.
Side Effects
When applied to the skin: There isn't enough reliable information to know if gossypol is safe or what the side effects might be.
Special Precautions and Warnings
When applied to the skin: There isn't enough reliable information to know if gossypol is safe or what the side effects might be.
Pregnancy: It is likely unsafe to take gossypol by mouth during pregnancy. It might cause a miscarriage. Avoid use.
Breast-feeding: It is possibly unsafe to take gossypol by mouth while breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
Low potassium levels (hypokalemia): Gossypol might make low potassium levels worse. Avoid using it if you have this condition.
Interactions ?
Digoxin (Lanoxin) interacts with GOSSYPOL
Gossypol can decrease potassium levels in the body. Low potassium levels can increase the side effects of digoxin.
Stimulant laxatives interacts with GOSSYPOL
Gossypol can decrease potassium levels in the body. Stimulant laxatives can cause diarrhea, which can also decrease potassium levels. Taking these products together might make potassium levels drop too low.
Theophylline interacts with GOSSYPOL
Theophylline might decrease some of the effects of gossypol.
Water pills (Diuretic drugs) interacts with GOSSYPOL
Gossypol can decrease potassium levels. "Water pills" can also decrease potassium levels. Taking gossypol along with "water pills" might make potassium levels drop too low.
Moderate Interaction
Be cautious with this combination
Dosing
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