Sulfonil is a patented over-the-counter smoking cessation aid marketed by Thorne Research. According to the Thorne Research product description page, the main ingredients in Sulfonil are reacted sulfur, magnesium citrate, hypromellose, leucine, and silicon dioxide. These ingredients work to reduce urges to smoke by binding with nicotine receptor sites in the body. As with other over-the-counter smoking cessation aids, Sulfonil can cause side effects in some patients.
Headaches
The University of Maryland Medical Center reports that the sulfur in Sulfonil can cause headaches in some patients. Headaches are not considered a serious side effect.
Drowsiness
According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, products such as Sulfonil that contain sulfur can cause drowsiness in users. Drugs.com notes that drowsiness can be a sign of a magnesium citrate overdose, and users feeling drowsiness may want to seek medical help to determine which of the ingredients in Sulfonil is causing their drowsiness.
Dizziness
Dizziness is a side effect of Sulfonil caused by multiple ingredients. Drugs.com notes that the magnesium citrate in Sulfonil can cause dizziness. The University of Maryland Medical Center notes that dizziness is also a side effect of sulfur consumption.
Nausea
The American Cancer Society notes that nausea is a common side effect for those who are taking medications or supplements containing magnesium citrate. Nausea can be a symptom of a magnesium citrate overdose, though it will likely be accompanied by vomiting, flushing and low blood pressure. The University of Maryland Medical Center notes that the sulfur in Sulfonil can also cause nausea as a side effect.
Gastrointestinal Complications
Individuals taking Sulfonil may experience some gastrointestinal complications and challenge. Constipation is listed by the University of Maryland Medical Center as a side effect of the sulfur which is in Sulfonil, but the American Cancer Society points out that the magnesium citrate in Sulfonil is most commonly prescribed as a laxative. In some users, these effects may balance out, but users who experience the effects of these ingredients in different proportions may experience digestive and gastrointestinal complications; the American Cancer Society notes that long-term use of products with magnesium citrate can lead to a loss of normal bowel response.
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