Contra Indicated (Not Recommended) Treatments for
A3243G
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Metformin
Metformin is is a drug often used in the treatment of Type II diabetes. However
this is not recommended for diabetes of type MIDD, because of it's published ability to induce
lactic-acidosis and the vulnerability of individuals with impaired mitochondrial
function for developing mitochondrial lactic-acidosis.
Related Reviews - 1.
Valproate
Valproate is usually used in the treatment of
epilepsy, to help control the fits (seizures or blackouts). Valproate can also
be used to help mood disorders (especially if the person is "high") and some
other illnesses.
However several studies suggest that Valproate should not be given to patients suspected of
having mitochondrial diseases.
Related Abstracts - 1.
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25 April 2005
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