Cylaris

Cylaris is a non-prescription herbal supplement that may help people lose weight. Although it is not entirely clear how the product works, it does contain caffeine and may help suppress the appetite and increase metabolism. One small study was done on the effectiveness of Cylaris. However, additional research is necessary to conclusively determine its effectiveness. Possible side effects include insomnia, gas, and headaches.

 

What Is Cylaris?

Cylaris™ is an herbal supplement used to help people lose weight. It includes several different active ingredients, including caffeine.
 
(Click Cylaris Uses for more information.)
 

Who Makes It?

Cylaris products are made by Iovate Health Sciences Research, Inc.
 

What's in Cylaris?

Cylaris contains the following active ingredients:
 
  • Vitamin B6
  • Folic acid
  • Vitamin B12
  • Selenium
  • Chromium
  • Caffeine
  • Cissus quadrangularis extract
  • Green tea extract
  • Soy albumin extract (which contains caffeine).
     

How Does Cylaris Work?

It is not known how Cylaris works for weight loss. It contains caffeine, which may have some effect on suppressing the appetite or perhaps increasing metabolism.
 

Is It Effective?

One clinical study has evaluated the effectiveness of Cylaris. This small study suggests that the supplement may help people lose weight, although larger, higher-quality studies are necessary to confirm these results.
 
(Click Does Cylaris Work? for more information. You can also click How to Lose Weight to find helpful suggestions for losing weight.)
 

Dosing Information

The manufacturer recommends a standard dose, despite the fact that a safe and effective dose for some of the active ingredients in Cylaris has not been established.
 
(Click Cylaris Dosage for more information.)
 

Side Effects of Cylaris

In the one study of Cylaris, common side effects included:
 
(Click Cylaris Side Effects to learn more, including potentially serious side effects you should report immediately to your healthcare provider.)
 

Drug Interactions

Cylaris can interact with a number of different medications (see Cylaris Drug Interactions).
 

Is Cylaris Safe?

Some people may be more likely to experience problems with drugs and supplements than others. Therefore, you should talk with your healthcare provider prior to taking Cylaris if you have:
 
Also, let your healthcare provider know if you are:
 
Make sure to tell your healthcare provider about any other medicines you are taking, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
 
(Click Is Cylaris Safe? for more information, including any available warnings and precautions.)
 

What If I Take an Overdose?

It is not known what to expect from an overdose of Cylaris. Because the product contains caffeine, it is reasonable to assume that taking too much of it can cause stimulant-related overdose effects, such as:
 
  • Muscle twitching
  • Insomnia
  • Difficulty breathing
  • Confusion
  • Loss of consciousness
  • Fever
  • An irregular heart rhythm (arrhythmia)
  • A rapid heart rate (tachycardia)
  • Hallucinations
  • Dizziness
  • Seizures
  • Loss of life.
 
(Click Cylaris Overdose for more information.)
 

How Should Cylaris Be Stored?

Refer to the label of your Cylaris product for information on how best to store it. Keep this and all medications and supplements out of the reach of children.
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;