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Arginine and Ammonia increased - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Ammonia increased is reported as a side effect among people who take Arginine (l - arginine), especially for people who are female, 2-9 old, also take Ravicti, and have Argininosuccinate synthetase deficiency.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Ammonia increased when taking Arginine. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 2,399 people who have side effects when taking Arginine from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Arginine?

Arginine has active ingredients of l - arginine. It is often used in erection problems. eHealthMe is studying from 2,612 Arginine users. Check the latest studies of Arginine.

What is Ammonia increased?

Ammonia increased is found to be associated with 555 drugs and 763 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Ammonia increased.

On Jul, 11, 2026

2,399 people reported to have side effects when taking Arginine.
Among them, 26 people (1.08%) have Ammonia increased.

Could Arginine cause Ammonia increased?

Among these 26 people:

What is the gender of people who have Ammonia increased when taking Arginine? *

  • female: 61.9 %
  • male: 38.1 %

What is the age of people who have Ammonia increased when taking Arginine? *

  • 0-1: 4.76 %
  • 2-9: 38.1 %
  • 10-19: 23.81 %
  • 20-29: 14.29 %
  • 30-39: 14.29 %
  • 40-49: 0.0 %
  • 50-59: 4.76 %
  • 60+: 0.0 %

What are other drugs people take besides Arginine? *

  1. Ravicti: 21 people, 80.77%
  2. Citrulline: 6 people, 23.08%
  3. Vitamins: 3 people, 11.54%
  4. Januvia: 2 people, 7.69%
  5. Isoleucine: 2 people, 7.69%
  6. Multivitamin: 2 people, 7.69%
  7. Calcium: 2 people, 7.69%
  8. Ranitidine: 2 people, 7.69%
  9. Keppra: 2 people, 7.69%
  10. Sodium Phenylbutyrate: 2 people, 7.69%

What are other side effects people have besides Ammonia increased? *

  1. Nausea And Vomiting: 8 people, 30.77%
  2. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 4 people, 15.38%
  3. Drowsiness: 3 people, 11.54%
  4. Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 3 people, 11.54%
  5. The Flu (the flu is caused by an influenza virus): 3 people, 11.54%
  6. Fever: 3 people, 11.54%
  7. Appetite - Decreased (decreased appetite occurs when you have a reduced desire to eat): 2 people, 7.69%
  8. Gait Disturbance: 2 people, 7.69%
  9. Consciousness - Decreased: 2 people, 7.69%
  10. Abdominal Discomfort: 2 people, 7.69%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Argininosuccinate Synthetase Deficiency: 6 people, 23.08%
  2. Hyperammonaemia: 3 people, 11.54%
  3. Carbamoyl Phosphate Synthetase Deficiency (metabolic disorder that causes ammonia to accumulate in the blood): 2 people, 7.69%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Sub-studies by gender and age:

Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on l - arginine (the active ingredients of Arginine) and Arginine (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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