User Reviews for black cohosh

I take Spring Valley brand and recommended 2 pills of 40 mg each. Hit flashes are reduced to 1 or 2 during sleep and 1 or 2 during the day. I tried another brand (Mason Natural). Same dosage and within 2 days hot flashes returned to every hour at night and more during the day and more intense. Back to Spring Valley and returned to frequency and intensity as before. Lesson is watch the brand as not all are made the same

I was diagnosed with PCOS 3 years ago and have been trying to find something to help some of the symptoms. I am 38 and have been experiencing heavy or skipped periods,nausea, hot flashes, mood swings, fatigue, trouble sleeping and depression. So, I thought maybe this would help with at least some of these symptoms. This has not helped my symptoms at all. If anything I feel worse! I have been getting migraines, my skin feels sunburned, I can go 3 nights without any sleep, My eyes are burning and rashy, I get even more nauseous with this than without it. I wouldn't recommend it. Read More Read Less

I have been taking Black Cohosh since the 90s. I'm not 64. Never had any side effects and i don't have hot flashes. Excellent product.

I have been extremely bothered by night & day sweats with chill bumps at same time. Irritability, trouble sleeping, splotchy skin, nervous tics, extremely short temper. After 2 weeks of taking it my symptoms are 75% better!!!

Amazingly it’s only been 4 days and no HOT FLASHES

Has anyone else gained weight whilst taking black cohosh?

I can relate the same feedback as other reviews for black cohosh. Within 3 to 4 days of taking 120 mg capsules, my hot flashes became less frequent and less intense. Nearly 2 weeks have passed since I started the regimen. I do not have other complaints other than hot flashes, so I cannot provide feedback on other menopausal symptoms.

Iv just started taken these as my hot flushes it’s like turning on a heater in my body just hope it works

I took a supplement containing black cohosh. Less then an hour I could not sleep it felt like I had a huge rush of adrenaline plus muscle spasms. I’m not sure if it has a bad interaction with certain sleep medications but I can not sleep, I’m tired but extremely uncomfortable. I was throwing up for a while but hey at least I’m not sweating. All over pain and for sure triggered a migraine I’m more miserable after taking it. The product is Estroven Sleep Cool. I am 25 for context I had surgery on my ovaries and one was removed since then it’s like I get hot flashes but also like a non stop period so maybe the product is wrong for me.Read More Read Less

Was having hot flashes all day and losing sleep . Started taking 40 mg of black cohosh and they stopped within a week ! I skip days , and feel mild hot flashes and take black cohosh again and I’m fine . Trying to figure out the method , 2 days on 2 off or ever other day, or try 20 mg . The dosage starting low seemed safer and I weigh about 140 lbs . Life changing .

Been having hot flushes for over a year, especially at night so not sleeping, extremely tired. Tried everything else so gave black cohosh a go, really wasn't expecting it to work. 9 days in no more hot flushes I've got my life back. No side effects will continue to use it. So happy to finally be free of horrible hot flushes they take over your life.

It cause me to have liver disease

Used years ago in conjunction with other herbs to terminate a pregnancy on my own terms in a non invasive manner. It was successful and I was grateful I chose to handle it this way

This was recommended to me for hot flashes and pms symptoms. I took it for 2 weeks. I felt miserable for those 2 weeks. Headaches, feeling tired, mood swings. Random crying outbursts, depression, and even suicidal thoughts. Once I realized this was the only thing different in my life I discontinued the supplement and my life returned to normal. It did help my hot flashes, but I decided I can live with those.

I ordered Solgar brand Black Cohosh, but I have not tried it yet. I was using Estradiol (18 months) and the results were great, but my new medical insurance refuses to pay for generic, Estradiol. Believe it or not, they will only pay for Vagifem, brand which was totally ineffective "for me." After reading many reviews on this site I must say, there is adequate informative studies and information available on ALL supplements. Some companies use substandard resources, so one must read labels and purchase from well known, quality producers of any products. Side effects are everywhere whether it was a perscription from your doctor or a supplement suggested from a holistic provider. Be aware of what you are putting in your body, do the research and utilize legitamate websites: WebMD would be my recommendation. Best Wishes and be informed. SRRead More Read Less

I have been on this now for 2 weeks, after 2 days i could notice a difference, 120mg of black cohosh no hot flashes no anxiety. I just hope it keeps working for me. I currently have no nasty side effects so at the moment i highly recommend it.

Began taking this three weeks ago. There may have been a decrease in frequency and intensity in hot flashes and night sweats but that was short-lived. I have now been experiencing nausea and lightheadedness. Discontinuing as I'm concerned about those unexpected side effects.

I haven't had any hot flashes, since I started taking black cohosh! NONE!! Its been a game changer for me!

Ive been using this for over five years. No side effects except If I don’t take it more than two days my symptoms come back. I absolutely love using black cohosh

I take 1 tsp every night before bed. I noticed a difference within 3 or 4 days of taking it. A full week into, zero hot flashes. I buy it in bulk extract powder, so there is no fillers. Just the Black Cohosh. I've been taking it for about 2 months now. Just ordered more. Great stuff! I haven't had any side affects.