Def. no flaming - not acceptable 'smile'. but L'Arginine is not a 'powerful drug'. It aint even a 'drug'. It can be buffered 'into' a drug, but of itself it is not a drug. OK, now everyone who takes L'Argine is not going to errupt with cold sores, same as not everyone who takes any 'drug' is going to spring any or all of the listed side effects!
Let's look at some of the side effects in the list that Michelle posted:
Lipitor
LIPITOR has a proven safety profile. LIPITOR Side Effects
With more than 15 years of research, LIPITOR has been studied in more than 400 ongoing and completed studies involving over 80,000 patients.1 It is generally well tolerated. LIPITOR can be taken at any time of day with or without food. Side effects are usually mild and may go away.
Before You Start LIPITOR
Always talk to your doctor before starting or changing treatment. Ask your doctor what to expect when taking LIPITOR. Before starting LIPITOR, tell your doctor:
About all medicines you take, including prescription and nonprescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements
If you have muscle aches or weakness
If you drink more than 2 glasses of alcohol daily
If you have diabetes or kidney problems
If you have a thyroid problem
Common Side Effects
Headache
Constipation
Diarrhea
Gas
Upset stomach and stomach pain
Rash
Muscle and joint pain
Serious Side Effects
LIPITOR can cause serious side effects. These side effects have happened only to a small number of people. Your doctor can monitor you for them. These side effects usually go away if your dose is lowered or LIPITOR is stopped. These serious side effects include:
Muscle problems. LIPITOR can cause serious muscle problems that can lead to kidney problems, including kidney failure. You have a higher chance for muscle problems if you are taking certain other medicines with LIPITOR.
Liver problems. LIPITOR can cause liver problems. Your doctor may do blood tests to check your liver before you start taking LIPITOR, and while you take it.
Call your doctor right away if you:
Have muscle problems like weakness, tenderness, or pain that happen without a good reason, especially if you also have a fever or feel more tired than usual
Have nausea and vomiting
Pass brown or dark-colored urine
Feel more tired than usual
Notice the skin and whites of your eyes become yellow
Have stomach pain
Who Should NOT Take LIPITOR
Women who are pregnant or think they may be pregnant, or may become pregnant. LIPITOR may harm your unborn baby. If you get pregnant, stop taking LIPITOR and call your doctor right away
Women who are breastfeeding. LIPITOR can pass into your breast milk and may harm your baby
People with liver problems
People allergic to LIPITOR or any of its ingredients
Reference:
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NOT that she will necessarily react in any of the above mentioned ways... But.
Molly C (UK)
