ALPHA.-LIPOIC ACID: 141 Adverse Event Reports & Safety Profile
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Route: ORAL · Manufacturer: Deseret Biologicals, Inc. · HUMAN OTC DRUG · FDA Label: Available
First Report: 200205 · Latest Report: 20250818
What Are the Most Common ALPHA.-LIPOIC ACID Side Effects?
All ALPHA.-LIPOIC ACID Side Effects by Frequency
| Side Effect | Reports | % of Total | Deaths | Hosp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drug ineffective | 28 | 19.9% | 2 | 4 |
| Dizziness | 20 | 14.2% | 0 | 2 |
| Fatigue | 18 | 12.8% | 0 | 0 |
| Drug intolerance | 16 | 11.4% | 0 | 0 |
| Headache | 16 | 11.4% | 0 | 1 |
| Somnolence | 16 | 11.4% | 1 | 0 |
| Nausea | 15 | 10.6% | 0 | 0 |
| Anaemia | 14 | 9.9% | 0 | 0 |
| Suicidal ideation | 14 | 9.9% | 0 | 1 |
| Therapeutic product effect incomplete | 14 | 9.9% | 0 | 0 |
| Cervicogenic headache | 13 | 9.2% | 0 | 0 |
| Migraine without aura | 13 | 9.2% | 0 | 0 |
| Off label use | 13 | 9.2% | 2 | 4 |
| Pineal gland cyst | 13 | 9.2% | 0 | 0 |
| Tension headache | 13 | 9.2% | 0 | 0 |
| Drug hypersensitivity | 11 | 7.8% | 0 | 4 |
| Rash | 11 | 7.8% | 0 | 1 |
| Condition aggravated | 9 | 6.4% | 0 | 2 |
| Pain | 9 | 6.4% | 0 | 1 |
| Constipation | 8 | 5.7% | 3 | 3 |
Who Reports ALPHA.-LIPOIC ACID Side Effects? Age & Gender Data
Gender: 65.0% female, 35.0% male. Average age: 54.6 years. Most reports from: US. View detailed demographics →
Is ALPHA.-LIPOIC ACID Getting Safer? Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Deaths | Hosp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 2018 | 7 | 0 | 3 |
| 2019 | 6 | 0 | 2 |
| 2020 | 8 | 0 | 3 |
| 2021 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What Is ALPHA.-LIPOIC ACID Used For?
| Indication | Reports |
|---|---|
| Product used for unknown indication | 48 |
| Burning mouth syndrome | 9 |
| Diabetic neuropathy | 9 |
| Neuropathy peripheral | 8 |
| Neuralgia | 6 |
| Supplementation therapy | 6 |
| Pain in extremity | 5 |
| Pleuritic pain | 5 |
| Seizure | 5 |
ALPHA.-LIPOIC ACID vs Alternatives: Which Is Safer?
Official FDA Label for ALPHA.-LIPOIC ACID
Official prescribing information from the FDA-approved drug label.
FDA Approved Uses (Indications)
USES:
- For the temporary relief of symptoms including:
- bloating
- stomach upset
- gas
- occasional diarrhea
- occasional constipation
- fatigue These statements are based upon homeopathic principles. They have not been reviewed by the Food and Drug Administration.
Dosage & Administration
DIRECTIONS Take 15 minutes before meals Adults and children 12 years and older 20 drops in a little water 2 times per day Children between 12 years and 6 years of age. 10 drops in a little water 2 times per day Children under 6 years 5 drops in a glass of water 2 times per day
Warnings
WARNINGS Stop use and ask doctor if symptoms persist more than 5 days. If pregnant or breast-feeding ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Contains ethyl alcohol 30%
Active Ingredient
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS/PURPOSE ACETYL-L-CARNITINE 3X IMPROVES MEMORY ADENOSINUM CYCLOPHOSPHORICUM 6X PROMOTES CELL METABOLISM A-LIPOICUM ACIDUM 3X ANTIOXIDANT ALPHA TOCOPHEROL 3X ANTIOXIDANT ASCORBIC ACID 3X ANTIOXIDANT CALCIUM CARBONATE 3X METABOLIC SUPPORT CITRICUM ACIDUM 3X ANTIOXIDANT COBALAMIN 3X ANTIOXIDANT COLCHICUM AUTUMNALE 6X 12X 30X ANTIOXIDANT CONIUM MACULATUM 6X 12X 30X ANTIOXIDANT CUPRUM SULPHURICUM 3X ANTIOXIDANT DNA 6X IMMUNE SUPPORT FERRUM FUMARICUM 3X ANTI-INFLAMMATORY FOLIC ACID 3X ANTIOXIDANT FUMARICUM ACIDUM 3X ANTI-INFLAMMATORY KALIUM ASPARTICUM 3X PROMOTES CELL METABOLISM MAGNESIA PHOSPHORICA 3X PROMOTES CELL METABOLISM MANGANESE GLUCONATE 3X PROMOTES CELL METABOLISM MANGANUM PHOSPHORICUM 6X ANTIOXIDANT METHYLGLYOXAL 10X ANTIOXIDANT NATRUM OXALACETICUM 3X PROMOTES CELL METABOLISM NATRUM PYRUVICUM 3X PROMOTES CELL METABOLISM NIACIN 3X ANTIOXIDANT PANTOTHENIC ACID 3X ANTIOXIDANT PHOSPHORUS 4X IMPROVES MEMORY PODOPHYLLUM PELTATUM 6X 12X 30X PAIN RELIEF PYRIDOXINUM HYDROCHLORICUM 6X ANTIOXIDANT RIBOFLAVINUM 6X ANTIOXIDANT RNA 6X IMMUNE SUPPORT SELENOMETHIONINE 3X ANTIOXIDANT SUCCINICUM ACIDUM 3X PROMOTE CELL METABOLISM SULPHUR 3X DETOXIFICATION THIAMINUM HYDROCHLORICUM 4X ANTIOXIDANT ZINCUM METALLICUM 3X IMMUNE SUPPORT
Inactive Ingredients
Inactive ingredients Alcohol, Vegetable Glycerin, Purified Water