Overview

Agmatine is a chemical found in bacteria, plants, and animals, including humans. It's made from the amino acid called arginine.

Agmatine seems to help manage different chemicals and pathways in the brain. This might improve certain conditions of the brain and nervous system.

People use agmatine for alcohol use disorder, Alzheimer disease, anxiety, depression, Parkinson disease, stroke, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.

Uses & Effectiveness ?

We currently have no information for AGMATINE overview.

Side Effects

When taken by mouth: Agmatine is possibly safe when used in doses up to 2.67 grams daily for up to 2 months. Side effects might include diarrhea, indigestion, and nausea.

Special Precautions and Warnings

When taken by mouth: Agmatine is possibly safe when used in doses up to 2.67 grams daily for up to 2 months. Side effects might include diarrhea, indigestion, and nausea.

Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if agmatine is safe to use when pregnant or breast feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.

Surgery: Agmatine might lower blood sugar and blood pressure. This might interfere with blood sugar and blood pressure control during and after surgery. Stop taking agmatine at least 2 weeks before a scheduled surgery.

Interactions ?

    Moderate Interaction

    Be cautious with this combination

  • Medications for diabetes (Antidiabetes drugs) interacts with AGMATINE

    Agmatine might lower blood sugar levels. Taking agmatine along with diabetes medications might cause blood sugar to drop too low. Monitor your blood sugar closely.

  • Medications for high blood pressure (Antihypertensive drugs) interacts with AGMATINE

    Agmatine might lower blood pressure. Taking agmatine along with medications that lower blood pressure might cause blood pressure to go too low. Monitor your blood pressure closely.

Dosing

There isn't enough reliable information to know what an appropriate dose of agmatine might be. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult a healthcare professional before using.
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