The most common side effects are gastrointestinal, with nausea occurring in 15-44% of patients, followed by vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, and abdominal discomfort
Tan JM, Lin LL, Lambie D, Flewell-Smith R, Jagirdar K, Schaider H et al
The FDA warned in 2019 against using supplement powder for IV mixing because of contamination dangers
DOI Henkin Y, Oberman A, Hurst DC, Segrest JP
one paper found that levels of LDL-C were significantly decreased when compared with the placebo group.[] Based on these results, the use of L-carnitine does not affect LDL-C levels
Others continue at a lower dose to help regulate appetite and sustain metabolic balance