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Carnitine Blood Test

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Dr.  Ishu Bishnoi MD

Hi I have carnitine deficiency due to valproic acid , but my neurologist seems uncertain regarding ... from crossing the blood-brain barrier . This implies that I shouldn t take my carnitine supplements ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Ishu Bishnoi ( Neurologist)
Dr. Erion Spaho MD

Hi If I have carnitine deficiency due to valproic acid , how long does it take to replenish my stores? Also, does carnitine deficiency cause any lasting brain damage? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Erion Spaho ( Neurologist)
Dr. Ivan Romic MD

Can i take L-Carnitine supplement if i am taking depakote and Zyprexa? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Ivan Romic ( General Surgeon)
Dr.        Ramesh Kumar MD

valproic acid; It most likely lead to carnitine deficiency in me. I wonder if these two issues can be connected; Can carnitine deficiency lead to gut issues? (my symptoms were primarily worsened by lactose... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Ramesh Kumar ( Gastroenterologist)
Dr.    Prof. Kunal Saha MD

yes please. Does the supplement l-carnitine-l-tartrate interact with Tikosyn/defetilide or with Eliquis/apixaban? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha ( General & Family Physician)

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Dr. Ilir Sharka MD

I m a 28 year old male who just recently discovered problems with carnitine levels. My free carnitine is low at 19, my bound carnitine is 62 making my ratio a whopping 3.26. While I wait for results ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Ilir Sharka ( Cardiologist)
Dr. David Girardi MD

as fat burner like OxyELITE and L-carnitine liquid? and is there any side effect for taking them together, I tried OxyELITE then I just start today taking L-carnitine, but I want to take them both ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. David Girardi ( Internal Medicine Specialist)
Dr. Rakhi Tayal MD

what is all about ubicar-tablets (ubidecarenone & L-Carnitine Tablets). what is its side effects and what is the tablet meant for ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Rakhi Tayal ( OBGYN)
Dr. BIRMA RAM HUDDA MD

.) In addition, this is under the category, can a low b12 count cause a low carnitine count. I see no ... secondary carnitine issue? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. BIRMA RAM HUDDA ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Sunil Kumar Srivastava MD

Hi, I had low Pyruvic Acid and the ratio to Lactic Acid was bad, but my Carnitine was good yet my ... something, its like a burning sensation in the eyes and frontal area, could the carnitine help with this ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Sunil Kumar Srivastava ( Orthopaedic Surgeon)