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Case Report
Marked improvement of the autoimmune syndrome associated with autoimmune hepatitis by treatment with sympathomimetic amines
J. Weidner1, J.H. Check1,*
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Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility, Camden, New Jersey (USA)
Clin. Exp. Obstet. Gynecol. 2014, 41(4), 460–461;
https://doi.org/10.12891/ceog17752014
Published: 10 August 2014
Abstract
Purpose: To evaluate the effect of sympathomimetic amine therapy for a life threatening autoimmune disorder. Materials and Methods: Dextroamphetamine sulfate was used to treat edema, myalgia, and chronic fatigue associated with autoimmune hepatitis (AIH). Results: Sympathomimetic amine therapy completely abrogated the symptoms associated with AIH. Conclusions: AIH should be added to the long list of chronic treatment-refractory conditions that respond quickly and effectively to treatment with sympathomimetic amines.
Keywords
Autoimmune hepatitis
Sympathetic hypofunction
Chronic fatigue