Common side effects may include: Nausea and vomiting Diarrhea or constipation Abdominal pain or bloating Decreased appetite (this is the intended effect, but can feel intense initially) Most patients find that these side effects are mild and tend to decrease as the body adjusts to the medication
This substance can be used by patients with renal insufficiency, and studies have shown that l-carnitine has cardioprotective properties and can also be used to treat coronary heart disease
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There is also growing interest in whether these medications have tissue-level anti-inflammatory effects beyond weight loss alone
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