What is N-Acetylcysteine NAC?
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N-acetyl cysteine (NAC) is an altered form of the amino acid cysteine, which is commonly found in food and synthesized by the body. It is used as a mucolytic, any agent that dissolves thick mucus, to correct abnormally low glutathione levels, and for paracetamol/acetaminophen overdoses.
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How do members experience N-Acetylcysteine NAC?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis | 997 | 47 | |
| Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis | 70 | 28 | |
| General health | 50 | 15 | |
| Parkinson's disease | 18 | 9 | |
| Support immune health | 12 | 1 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Nausea | 4 | |
| Excess mucus | 2 | |
| Acid reflux | 1 | |
| Diarrhea | 1 | |
| Dizziness | 1 | |
| Drowsiness | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 6 | |
| Moderate | 3 | |
| Mild | 9 | |
| None | 124 |
Member evaluations
queenbeefor3
evaluated on Nov 01, 2008
- Perceived effectiveness for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: Can't tell
- Side effects: None
teokimhoe
evaluated on Jan 13, 2009
- Perceived effectiveness for Other: Slight
- Side effects: Mild
Lauren Nac
evaluated on Oct 19, 2008
- Perceived effectiveness for Parkinson's disease: Moderate
- Side effects: None
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