Reviewed by Peptide Treatments Medical Advisory Board
Glutathione Injectable: Side Effects & Safety
Known side effects, safety considerations, and adverse reaction data for Glutathione Injectable.
Back to Glutathione Injectable overviewData source: Side effect data comes from clinical trials, preclinical research, and anecdotal reports. No FDA-approved labeling exists for this compound.
Reported Side Effects (6 items)
| # | Side Effect |
|---|---|
| 1 | Injection site pain (5-10% for IM injections) |
| 2 | Nausea (<5%, usually mild) |
| 3 | Headache (<5%, usually mild) |
| 4 | Allergic reaction (<1%, rare) |
| 5 | Theoretical rebound: exogenous GSH may suppress endogenous synthesis with long-term use |
| 6 | Limited long-term IV safety data |
Known Drug Interactions
Important: Only documented and contraindicated interactions are shown here. View all interactions including theoretical →
| Drug | Classification | Mechanism |
|---|---|---|
| Chemotherapy agents | Documented | May protect healthy cells from chemotherapy toxicity — debatable whether this interferes with tumor targeting |