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What Are The Side Effects Of Alpha-Lipoic Acid?
my husband has used alpha lipoic acid 600 mg 2 times day for several years diabetic nerve in feet helped almost disappear but reading side effects does it ;lower thyroid recently in aug was prescribed levothyroxine 25 mg with no refill while being treated in emergency room checking why salt level was dropping he is recouping from cerebal stroke also he is having headache every day
Mon, 20 May 2019
Hello,
Although it is quite safe there are a few side effects which are known. alpha-lipoic acid is thought to be possibly safe when taken as directed.
You may have low blood sugar--headache, hunger, weakness, sweating, confusion, irritability, dizziness, fast heart rate, or feeling jittery.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr AJEET SINGH, General & Family Physician
Although it is quite safe there are a few side effects which are known. alpha-lipoic acid is thought to be possibly safe when taken as directed.
You may have low blood sugar--headache, hunger, weakness, sweating, confusion, irritability, dizziness, fast heart rate, or feeling jittery.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr AJEET SINGH, General & Family Physician
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