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Lipoic acid (LA), also known as α-lipoic acid and alpha lipoic acid (ALA) and thioctic acid is an organosulfur compound derived from octanoic acid. ALA is made in animals normally, and is essential for aerobic metabolism. It is also manufactured and is available as a dietary supplement in some countries where it is marketed as an antioxidant, and is available as a pharmaceutical drug in other countries.

Most common Lipoic acid side effects

• Fatigue - (186 reports)
• Pain - (142 reports)
• Weakness - (124 reports)
• Dizziness - (121 reports)
• Headache - (117 reports)
• Anaemia - (112 reports)
• Joint pain - (111 reports)
• Nausea - (111 reports)
• Stress and anxiety - (96 reports)
• Neuropathy peripheral - (93 reports)

On Feb, 06, 2017  1,269 people reported to have side effects when taking Lipoic Acid.  Among them, 30 people (2.36%) have Hallucination

On Feb, 07, 2017  1,269 people reported to have side effects when taking Lipoic Acid.  Among them, 2 people (0.16%) have Hallucination, Auditory