Acetylcysteine + Taurine

Dr. Bharat MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Acetylcysteine + Taurine may cause low blood pressure (hypotension). If you are experiencing lightheadedness or blurry vision which are symptoms of low blood pressure after taking this drug then try to sit down and rest for a while till it subsides and report it your doctor immediately without further delay.

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

Take Acetylcysteine + Taurine as directed by your doctor. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed duration to avoid unpleasant side effects.

Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality

Yes, Acetylcysteine + Taurine causes drowsiness. It is a common side effect of this medicine. However, the exact cause of drowsiness is not known.

Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

No, Acetylcysteine + Taurine is not a steroid. It contains acetylcysteine which is used as an antidote for the treatment of paracetamol poisoning to prevent liver toxicity. It is also used as a mucolytic agent to provide relief from excessive mucus in respiratory diseases.

Dr. OP Kholwad MBBS , General Physician

Rarely, Acetylcysteine + Taurine causes fever and chills. It is a rare side effect of the medicine. If you are experiencing fever after taking this drug then try to take mild antipyretic medicine such as paracetamol even after this fever does not subsidise then discuss with your doctor and follow his/her instructions.