Function

• According to RxList, cetyl myristoleate complex is believed to provide lubrication for joints and muscle tissues and to reduce inflammation.
  
  

Uses

• In alternative medicine, cetyl myristoleate complex is used to treat osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, multiple sclerosis, fibromyalgia and psoriasis.
  
  

Time Frame

• According to RxList, there is not enough information to know if cetyl myristoleate complex is safe for long-term use.
  
  

Risks

• Some people experience an allergic reaction to cetyl myristoleate complex, causing chest pain, shortness of breath and skin hives.
  
  

Considerations

• Because its effects upon fetal development are unknown, avoid taking cetyl myristoleate complex if you are pregnant or nursing. If you have a history of liver problems, dysfunction or disease, it may not be safe for you to take cetyl myristoleate complex.