Posted by SLS on July 27, 2000, at 10:29:41
In reply to Adrafinil and Liver Damage -- SLS, posted by shar on July 26, 2000, at 18:32:58
Hi.
From "unofficial" sources on the Internet (drug sales sites):
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SafetyAlthough adrafinil is generally regarded as quite safe, a few adverse effects have been reported with long-term use, including stomach pain, skin irritations, and a feeling of "inner tension." Long-term use has also been associated with occasional instances of elevated liver enzymes, specifically SGOT, SGPT, GGPT, and hepatic alkaline phosphatase. Thus, if you plan to use adrafinil for an extended period of time, we suggest you have your liver function tested to establish a baseline, and then after 3 months and again every 6 months thereafter. If abnormalities appear, reducing the dose or stopping the drug should permit a return to normal.
-------------------------------------------------I was going to call the drug company directly, but I had trouble with the numbers as they were listed by them. I didn't have the opportunity to retry the numbers using the France country-code: 33. It is likely that you will find someone who speaks English.
Adrafinil (Olmifon)
Laboratoire L. LAFON
Laboratoire Louis Lafon
Siège
19, avenue du Pr Cadiot
94701 MAISONS-ALFORT
Tél : 01.49.81.81.00
www.lablafon.com
LAFON
Adresse : 20, rue Charles Martigny
BP22
94701 MAISONS ALFORT
Telephone : 01.49.81.81.00
Telecopie : 01.48.98.13.72
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> Scott,
> I have ordered Adrafinil, and the posts on adrafinil and liver damage were a little worrisome to me. What was your final take on the situation?
>
> I take Effexor/Wellbu/Klonopin. All blood tests I've had (like for cholesteral but they check other things too) have been ok for liver. Think another one before starting Adraf. would be a good idea? My last blood test has been at least a year ago.
>
> Thanks for any info--
> Shar
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