Cystadane
SIDE EFFECTS
Adverse reactions to betaine have been minimal. In a survey study of physicians who had treated a total of 111 homocystinuria patients with betaine, the types of adverse effects and the number of patients experiencing them were as follows:
| 2 | "Caused odor" | 1 | |
| GI distress | 2 | Questionable psychological changes | 1 |
| 1 | "Aspirated the powder" | 1 | |
| Unspecified problem | 1 |
A few cases of cerebral edema have been reported secondary to severe hypermethioninemia in patients with cystathionine beta-synthase (CBS) deficiency treated with Cystadane. See PRECAUTIONS: Hypermethioninemia.
DRUG INTERACTIONS
No information provided.
Generic Name: Betaine Anhydrous
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