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Supplement / Liquid Oral / Redox
Methylene Blue
Methylthioninium chloride. Redox-active thiazine dye used medically for methemoglobinemia and sold in some wellness/nootropic drop products. Track as liquid oral drops taken in water. Verify the product label strength before logging.
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Side effects and watch-outs
- Blue/green urine, stool, or skin discoloration
- Nausea or GI upset
- Headache or dizziness
- Restlessness or insomnia in sensitive users
- Blood pressure or heart rate changes
- Serotonin syndrome risk with serotonergic medications
- Hemolysis risk in G6PD deficiency
- Pulse oximeter readings can be unreliable