L-carnitine Reduces Muscle Cramps In Patients With Cirrhosis
| Effect | Decrease |
| Values | % who experienced a reduction. 900 mg: 84.2. 1200 mg: 91.3. Remission: 900 mg: 10.5. 1200 mg 43.5%. VAS in figure 2 |
| Trial Design | Non-controlled trial |
| Trial Length | 1-6 months |
| Number of Subjects | 42 |
| Sex | Both Genders |
In an uncontrolled trial, 42 participants with cirrhosis and muscle cramps took 300 mg of L-carnitine 3 times per day or 4 times for 8 weeks.
While the percentage of participants who reported a reduction in muscle cramps was similar between groups, the 1200 mg group saw a substantially higher rate of complete disappearance of cramps. Average reduction was also greater.
