What is Nitisinone?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
TYPES:Generic: NitisinoneBrand:
Nitisinone is a drug originally developed as a herbicide, now used to slow the effects of hereditary tyrosinemia type 1. It is also being used in alkaptonuria.
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How do members experience Nitisinone?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alkaptonuria | 35 | 9 | |
| Tyrosinemia type I | 1 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Darkening of facial hair | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 0 | |
| Mild | 1 | |
| None | 8 |
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