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Acute Liver Failure Induced by Provitalize: A Menopause Supplement Concocted From Herbs & Probiotics.

Rahul PatelAhmed HassanHayle ScanlanMatthew EverwineZhiyong RenCharles SnyderHisham ElGenaidi
Published in: ACG case reports journal (2024)
Drug-induced liver injury is one of the most common causes of acute liver failure in the Western world. Despite discontinuation of the offending agent, it can still tax a grim prognosis. We describe a case of a menopausal woman taking a herbal supplement called "Provitalize" to relieve hot flashes and bloating. This is the first case report of liver injury from this supplement. She initially presented with mild jaundice and elevated transaminases. Unfortunately, she rapidly progressed to encephalopathy, experienced multiorgan failure, and then died.
Keyphrases
  • liver failure
  • liver injury
  • drug induced
  • case report
  • hepatitis b virus
  • south africa
  • early onset
  • extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
  • acute respiratory distress syndrome