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What other drugs will affect lysine?

The following drugs may become toxic if you take them together with lysine. Tell your healthcare provider if you are using any of these:

• gentamicin (Garamycin);

• tobramycin (Nebcin, TOBI);

• amikacin (Amikin);

• kanamycin (Kantrex);

• netilmicin (Netromycin);

• neomycin (Mycifradin, Neo-Fradin, Neo-Tab);

• netilmicin (Netromycin);

• streptomycin; or

• tobramycin (Nebcin, Tobi).

If you are using any of these drugs, you may not be able to take lysine, or you may need dosage adjustments or special tests during treatment.

This list is not complete and there may be other drugs that can interact with lysine. Tell your doctor about all your prescription and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.

Where can I get more information?

Your doctor, pharmacist, herbalist, or healthcare provider can provide more information about lysine.

Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.