Dr. Braj Bhushan Ojha BAMS , Gastroenterology, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Ayurveda, Sexology, Diabetology

No, Heptajoy Tablet does not cause hair loss. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking it. For partial hair loss, you are advised to use hair tonic and discuss with the doctor for best possible treatment about hair loss.

ravi udawat MBBS , General Physician

No, Heptajoy Tablet does not cause low blood pressure (hypotension). If you are experiencing lightheadedness or blurry vision (symptoms of low blood pressure) after taking this drug then try to sit down and rest for a while till it subsides and discuss with the doctor.

Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Heptajoy Tablet has been reported to cause diarrhoea and it is a rare side effect of this medicine. Drink plenty of fluids while you are taking this medicine. If you are experiencing severe diarrhoea after taking this drug, consult your doctor immediately without any further delay. 

Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality

Heptajoy Tablet is a brand name of L-ornithine L-aspartate and it comes in various dosage forms such as a tablet, sachet, injection, and oral suspension. It belongs to the class of drug known as hepatic protectors. It is a prescription drug that is used in the management of hyperammonemia (high levels of ammonia in blood) that results from liver diseases such as liver cirrhosis (liver damage caused by long-term alcohol consumption or untreated hepatitis), fatty liver (deposition of fat in the liver), and hepatitis (inflammation of liver due to viral infection). Heptajoy Tablet is also used in the treatment of hepatic encephalopathy (a brain disorder that causes a decline in the functioning of the brain due to the accumulation of ammonia in which results from the liver damage).

Dr. Ajay Kumar MBBS, MD , Psychiatry, General Physician, Infectious Disease, Sexology, Internal Medicine, Venereology, Diabetology

Yes, Heptajoy Tablet may cause stomach pain. It is a rare side effect of this drug. If you experience stomach pain after taking this drug, take a mild painkiller and apply balm and take rest. Even after that if the pain does not subside or becomes more severe then discuss with your doctor immediately.