L-carnitine Supplementation In Patients With Cystic Acne On Isotretinoin Therapy
Effect | Decrease |
Values | L-Carnitine was able to return elevated vLDL-C due to isotretinoin therapy back to baseline |
Trial Design | Randomized trial |
Trial Length | 1-6 months |
Number of Subjects | 230 |
Sex | Both Genders |
Age Range | 18-29 |
In this randomized controlled trial, 230 individuals with acne underwent treatment with isotretinoin (Accutane) for 45 days. Of the 40 who developed myalgia (muscle pain) as a side effect, half received 100mg/kg L-Carnitine and half received a placebo every 24 hours.