bÉesstheʄẚÉÉ 0 Share Posted November 4, 2007 Ran into this passage when looking up l-carnitine for exercise:http://www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/carnitine-l-000291.htmPossible InteractionsIsotretinoinIsotretinoin, a strong medication used for severe acne, can cause abnormalities in liver function, measured by a blood test, as well as elevations in cholesterol and muscle pain and weakness. These symptoms are similar to those seen with carnitine deficiency. Researchers in Greece showed that a large group of people who had side effects from isotretinoin got better when taking L-carnitine compared to those who took a placebo. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
andrewm32 0 Share Posted November 5, 2007 Ran into this passage when looking up l-carnitine for exercise: http://www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/carnitine-l-000291.htm Possible Interactions Isotretinoin Isotretinoin, a strong medication used for severe acne, can cause abnormalities in liver function, measured by a blood test, as well as elevations in cholesterol and muscle pain and weakness. These symptoms are similar to those seen with carnitine deficiency. Researchers in Greece showed that a large group of people who had side effects from isotretinoin got better when taking L-carnitine compared to those who took a placebo. Wow, thanks for sharing that with us...that's a nice find...I lift weights as well and I hadn't come across this information. I'll have to talk to my derm about it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lamarr1986 15 Share Posted November 5, 2007 I posted this on the forum many months back. I can confirm it does help with joint pain and enhanced my mood... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
