It is generally well-tolerated, with the following side effects [9][18]: GI symptoms (most common): Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal discomfort, particularly at doses above 1,200 mg/day Sulfurous taste/smell: NAC has a distinct sulfur odor and taste that some find unpleasant Headache: Occasionally reported Anaphylactoid reactions (IV use only): Infusion-related reactions including flushing, itching, bronchospasm, and hypotension occur in approximately 10-20% of patients receiving IV NAC for acetaminophen overdose [18] Upper limit: There is no established UL for NAC
Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and their use should be guided strictly by a licensed medical provider
They are already being used in numerous off-label ways, like shedding a few pounds before a wedding, allegedly decreasing cravings for addictive drugs like alcohol and narcotics, and purportedly even for the treatment of Alzheimers and Parkinsons disease
Parestesias y disminucin de los reflejos osteotendinosos.
We excluded narrative reviews, abstracts, book chapters, and cadaveric studies