more frequent liver monitoring for patients taking Cylert (pemoline)
July 1999
Abbott now recommends more frequent liver monitoring for patients taking Cylert (pemoline).
Patients should be tested EVERY TWO WEEKS while on Cylert...due to the risk of liver toxicity.
Recommend trying the other stimulants for ADD first...methylphenidate (Ritalin) or dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine).
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