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Ademetionine
INFORMATION ABOUT ADEMETIONINE
Ademetionine Uses
Ademetionine is used in the treatment of liver disease. It is used in liver condition associated with reduced bile formation (intrahepatic cholestasis).
How Ademetionine works
Ademetionine protects the liver cells from toxins and helps the liver to perform its normal functions.
Common side effects of Ademetionine
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common
Nausea, Diarrhea, Constipation, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Dizziness, Sweating
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28 Apr 2021 | 07:51 AM (UTC)
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Expert advice for Ademetionine
  • It protects the liver cells from toxins and helps the liver to perform its normal functions.
  • Take it as per dose and duration suggested by your doctor.
  • Diarrhea may occur as a side effect. Drink plenty of fluids and inform your doctor if diarrhea persists or if you find blood in your stools.
  • Consult with your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Frequently asked questions for Ademetionine
Ademetionine is a natural substance found in cells, tissue, and body fluids. It is produced from methionine, an amino acid containing sulfur, and adenosine triphosphate (ATP). The nutritional supplement is harvested from yeast (fungus) cell cultures.
Ademetionine has been studied extensively for depression, osteoarthritis, and depression. But, there is no conclusive evidence that it is helpful in these conditions.
Patients with bipolar disorder (an illness characterized by mood swings, from depression to mania) should not be given Ademetionine for depression as it can worsen symptoms of mania. Also, consult your doctor if you are pregnant or nursing mother, have Parkinson’s disease or if you are HIV-positive.
The side effects of Ademetionine are usually not very serious. These side effects include headache, nausea, and diarrhea. However, these effects are not very common.
Information on long term safety of Ademetionine is limited. There is one study in which patients took it for 2 years and no serious side effects were reported.