Comparing L-Carnitine vs Levocarnitine
| L-Carnitine | Levocarnitine |
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| L-Carnitine (levocarnitine) | Levocarnitine |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Carnitine Deficiency, Peripheral Neuropathy. L-Carnitine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Carnitine Deficiency, Peripheral Neuropathy. levocarnitine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Peripheral Neuropathy
Carnitine Deficiency
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| More about L-Carnitine (levocarnitine) | More about Levocarnitine | ||||||||
| Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
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L-Carnitine has an average rating of 8.3 out of 10 from a total of 4 ratings on Drugs.com. 67% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
Levocarnitine has an average rating of 8.3 out of 10 from a total of 4 ratings on Drugs.com. 67% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects | |||||||||
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See also: L-Carnitine side effects in more detail. |
See also: levocarnitine side effects in more detail. |
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| Generic Availability | |||||||||
| Lower cost generic approved |
Lower cost generic |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
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| Dosage Forms Available | |||||||||
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N/A |
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| Brand Names | |||||||||
| Other levocarnitine brands include: Carnitor, Carnitor SF | Carnitor, Carnitor SF, L-Carnitine | ||||||||
| Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
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17.4 hours |
17.4 hours |
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| CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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| Pregnancy Category | |||||||||
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Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||
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A total of 2 drugs are known to interact with L-Carnitine:
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A total of 2 drugs are known to interact with levocarnitine:
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| Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| Disease Interactions | |||||||||
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No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | |||||||||
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December 27, 1985 |
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| WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
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N/A |
N/A |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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