What is the most important information I should know about betaine?
Before taking betaine, tell your doctor about any allergies or medical conditions you have.
You may not be able to take betaine, or you may need a dose adjustment or special tests during
treatment.
Use this medication exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do
not use it in larger amounts or for longer than recommended.
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next
dose, wait until then to take the medicine and skip the missed dose. Do not use extra medicine to
make up the missed dose.
There may be other drugs that can interact with betaine. 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.
Get emergency medical help if you think you have used too much medicine, or if you
have any of these signs of an
allergic reaction: hives;
difficulty breathing; swelling of your face,
lips, tongue, or throat.
Less serious side effects are more likely, and you may have none at all. Tell your doctor
about any unusual or bothersome side effects.
What is betaine?
Betaine is a nutrient that is important for functioning of the heart and blood vessels.
Betaine works in the body by preventing the build-up of an amino acid called homocysteine.
This amino acid can harm blood vessels and contribute to heart disease, stroke, or circulation
problems.
Betaine is a byproduct of sugar beet processing.
Betaine is used to reduce homocysteine levels in people with a genetic condition called
homocystinuria, in which the amino acid builds up in the body. Betaine is not a cure for
homocysteinuria.
Betaine may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
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