Has anyone heard of using Potaba in treatment of Dupuytrens? I read an article from Dr. Andrew Weil (A homeopathic Doctor) and he states that Potaba, an antifibrolytic medication will stop growth of nodules and cords.

I found the item by Google search, dr andrew weil potaba.
We know potaba as PABA on this site.


Dr. Andrew Weil: Dupuytren's contracture is a progressive thickening of the fibrous tissue (fascia) in the hand; its cause is unknown. It is not the result of using the hands in any repetitive way (such as on a computer), nor is it painful in and of itself. But the contracture may limit motion, and this abnormal motion may then cause inflammation and pain in other structures in the hand. Because hand surgery of any sort is technically difficult, you should consider it a last resort for the treatment of this condition. I would not recommend it until you have exhausted all the strategies I outline below.

There is a medical treatment for Dupuytren's contracture that your surgeon probably doesn't know about: a prescription drug called Potaba--a form of PABA, the B-vitamin and natural sunscreen. Potaba reduces the overgrowth of fibrous tissue (and you won't have to apply topical sunscreens while you're on it!). The dose is six capsules (each capsule contains 500 mg) taken four times a day for a total of 12 g a day. Side effects are rare but include gastrointestinal upset, fever, and rash.

As a prescription medication it's hard to get a conservative MD to prescribe something for "off label" use unless there is some research showing effectiveness. And with Dups, the unpredictable disease that it is, we'd need a lot of people with rapid growth trying this, not just one or two.

I'm sure Dr. Weil has some great things to say, but if you aren't big on Alternative Medicine you should know he's apparently somewhat far "out there".

Dr. Weil: ".......Plus, I’d try guided imagery, which might help slow or reverse Peyronie’s"

Let's all close our eyes and visualize our fingers getting straighter :)

I used years ago Potaba for a Payrone's condition and worked.

I am excited to try Potaba to deal with Dupuytren's on my palms.

Dr. Weil is recommending to take 6 caps foour times a day for a dose of 12 grams.

How many days should one take this daily dose? Does Dr. Weil tell that in his article?