Dr. B. K. Agrawal MBBS, MD , Cardiology, General Physician, Internal Medicine

No, Hepamerz does not cause weight loss, weight loss has not been associated with this drug. However, if you are experiencing unusual weight loss and you are in doubt that Hepamerz is causing weight loss then discuss with your doctor instantly. 

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

No, Hepamerz should not be discontinued without doctors advice. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.

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

Hepamerz 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). Hepamerz 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. Vipin Khadse MBBS , General Physician

No, Hepamerz is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can cause unpleasant effects for the patient to take this medicine without a doctor's recommendation. Hence, the patient should seek doctors advice before taking this medication by himself or herself.

Dr. Ajay Kumar MBBS, MD , General Physician

Yes, Hepamerz 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.