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Lysine

    Brands

    DEA Class; (Herb/Suppl)

    Common Brand Names; L-lysine, lysine monohydrochloride

    • Antimicrobials, Herbals; 
    • Metabolic & Endocrine, Herbals

    Pharmacology

    Metabolism: N/A

    Excretion: N/A

    Mechanism of Action

    Lysine inhibits replication of arginine-rich herpes viruses

    Suggested Uses

    Athletic performance enhancement, herpes simplex labialis, metabolic alkalosis

    Efficacy

    Possibly effective for herpes simplex labialis treatment

    None reported

    Diarrhea, abdominal pain, chronic renal failure, interstitial nephritis

    Kidney disease

    Pregnancy Category: avoid use

    Lactation: avoid use

    Suggested Dosing

    Herpes Simplex Labialis

    1000 mg PO qD-TID x 6-12 months

    Topical: (Super Lysine Plus) applied q2hr x11days

    Metabolic Alkalosis

    10 g PO qDay divided doses for up to 5 days

    Lysine monohydrochloride