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RSD Alert is a voluntary organisation
publishing information about CRPS (traditionally knwn as RSD). Most
of the data is provided by our readers.
All approved medical drugs work for some people but not for everyone.
Don't be alarmed by what you read. Many of our pages show both good
and bad comments... read both to get a balanced view. If in doubt
consult your medical advisor.
To contact one of the RSD Alert Team click CONTACT.
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Drugs |
Drugs on RSD Alert
(notes and comments from correspondents) |
Tetrodotoxin |
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Description |
Tetrodotoxin is an especially potent neurotoxin, specifically blocking voltage-gated sodium channels on the surface of nerve membranes. |
Side effects(Don't be unduly alarmed. All drugs cause side effects for some patients) |
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Warnings(These are standard cautions but may not apply in your case) |
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Comments |
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| To date little is known regarding the biosynthesis of TTX but it seems to hold out some hope for a pain control. More details can be found at www.chm.bris.ac.uk/motm/ttx/ttx.htm (thanks to Anthony Tobin for this information) | |
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