Review the side-effects of Levocarnitine as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
GI Tract - Diarrhea, abdominal pain, vomiting, nausea, constipation
Central nervous system - Headache, dizziness, paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation), taste perversion, seizures
Cardio vascular system - Fluctuations in blood pressure, palpitations, atrial fibrillation and abnormal ECG
Musculoskeletal - Rhabdomyolysis (breakdown of muscle)
Metabolic - Hypertriglyceridemia associated with high doses in dialysis patients, hypercalcemia (high blood calcium levels), hypervolemia
Respiratory - Increase in cough frequency, pharyngitis and breathlessness
Allergic reaction: Rashes, itching. A serious allergic reaction may rarely occur
Others - Depression, fishy body odor, fever
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
GI Tract - Diarrhea, abdominal pain, vomiting, nausea, constipation
Central nervous system - Headache, dizziness, paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation), taste perversion, seizures
Cardio vascular system - Fluctuations in blood pressure, palpitations, atrial fibrillation and abnormal ECG
Musculoskeletal - Rhabdomyolysis (breakdown of muscle)
Metabolic - Hypertriglyceridemia associated with high doses in dialysis patients, hypercalcemia (high blood calcium levels), hypervolemia
Respiratory - Increase in cough frequency, pharyngitis and breathlessness
Allergic reaction: Rashes, itching. A serious allergic reaction may rarely occur
Others - Depression, fishy body odor, fever