Lysine (L-lysine, lysine monohydrochloride)
Classes: Antimicrobials, Herbals; Metabolic & Endocrine, Herbals
Suggested dosing of L-lysine, lysine monohydrochloride (lysine)
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
Suggested uses of L-lysine, lysine monohydrochloride (lysine)
Athletic performance enhancement, herpes simplex labialis, metabolic alkalosis
Efficacy
Possibly effective for herpes simplex labialis treatment
L-lysine, lysine monohydrochloride (lysine) adverse (side) effects
Diarrhea, abdominal pain, chronic renal failure, interstitial nephritis
Warnings
Contraindications
None reported
Cautions
Kidney disease
Pregnancy and lactation
Pregnancy category: avoid use
Lactation: avoid use
Pregnancy categories
A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.
B: May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk.
C: Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done.
D: Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk.
X: Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist.
NA: Information not available.
Pharmacology of L-lysine, lysine monohydrochloride (lysine)
Metabolism: N/A
Excretion: N/A
Mechanism of action
Lysine inhibits replication of arginine-rich herpes viruses
