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N-Acetylcysteine NAC Treatment Report
See also: Acetylcysteine
What is N-Acetylcysteine NAC? 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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Reasons taken
10 patients in the community are taking or have taken N-Acetylcysteine NAC.
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Slow my MS progress | 3 | 30% |
| Destroys Chlamydia Pneumoniae Elementary Bodies | 1 | 10% |
| Other | 1 | 10% |
| Don't know | 1 | 10% |
| disease-related symptoms | 1 | 10% |
| Fatigue | 1 | 10% |
| Support another treatment | 1 | 10% |
Other treatments patients are taking for Slow my MS progress include Glatiramer acetate, Interferon beta-1a IM Injection, and Interferon beta-1a SubQ injection.
Dosages
Based on the patients currently taking N-Acetylcysteine NAC.
Duration
How long current patients have been taking N-Acetylcysteine NAC or how long patients were taking N-Acetylcysteine NAC before stopping.
Currently Taking N-Acetylcysteine NAC
Stopped Taking N-Acetylcysteine NAC
| 0-1 month | 1-3 months | 3-6 months | 6 months-1year | 1-2 years | 2 years or more |
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| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Did not seem to work | 1 | 100% |  |
Report created on November 08, 2009.