Glutathione

What is common, what is less so, and what to do if something is out of the ordinary.

What most people notice

A small injection-site reaction, and sometimes mild digestive discomfort in the hours that follow.

What can also happen

Brief headaches or slight dizziness.
A dry mouth.
Loose stools or bloating.
Rarely, a mild rash on the skin.
With prolonged use, a lightening of skin tone that is stronger than wanted, especially on very fair skin. It is reversible.

To reduce these effects

Press the pen slowly: the discomfort comes from the speed, not the dose.
Change the injection site every time.
Drink water before and after the injection.
A larger injection is often more comfortable split in two, at two sites.

When to talk to a professional

With this product, especially if you notice:

Wheezing, or asthma that is harder to control than usual.
A widespread rash on the skin.
Headaches or dizziness that last beyond the day.

If a symptom is severe, lingers or worries you, stop the product and talk to a healthcare professional. An immediate reaction after the injection, such as trouble breathing or swelling of the face, needs medical care right away.

Specific to this product

It is not recommended with poorly controlled asthma, and during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
If you are being followed for cancer, talk to your care team first: antioxidants can interfere with some of the care you receive.