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Levocarnitine

Levocarnitine Side Effects

Dalga Surofchy, PharmD, APhAllison Gourley, PharmD
Reviewed by Dalga Surofchy, PharmD, APh, Allison Gourley, PharmD
Last reviewed on May 18, 2023

The following side effects may get better over time as your body gets used to the medication. Let your healthcare provider know immediately if you continue to experience these symptoms or if they worsen over time.

Common Side Effects

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Stomach cramps
  • Diarrhea

Less Common Side Effects

  • Body odor

Levocarnitine serious side effects

Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.

  • Allergic reaction: rash, hives, facial swelling
  • Seizures

Source: DailyMed

The following Levocarnitine side effects have also been reported

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:

Less common

Fast heartbeat

fever

Rare

Seizures

Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

More common

Abdominal or stomach cramps

diarrhea

headache

nausea or vomiting

Less common

Abdominal discomfort

body odor

depression

dizziness

impaired vision

loss of appetite or weight

swelling in hands, lower legs, and feet

tingling sensation

weakness

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

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Dalga Surofchy, PharmD, APh, is an Advanced Practicing Pharmacist working in San Diego, CA. He holds a bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of California, Berkeley and a Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of California, San Francisco.
Allison Gourley, PharmD, is a kidney and pancreas transplant pharmacist at a teaching hospital in the San Francisco Bay Area. When she’s not educating patients about their immunosuppressants, she's actively involved in transplant research.

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