Can I Take L-Carnitine Supplement Inspite Of Taking Depakote?

Posted on Wed, 11 Jun 2014

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Question : Can i take L-Carnitine supplement if i am taking depakote and Zyprexa?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Hi and welcome to HCM

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for the query.
There is no reported interaction between these 2 drugs and l-carntiines so it is safe to used it both in regular dosages. Of course,if you want to see l-carnitine effect then it should be combined with healthy diet and exercise. WIsh you good health. Feel free to ask. Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (7 hours later)

What about cialis or viagra with depakene and zyprexa?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (2 days later)

Brief Answer:
Hi and welcome

Detailed Answer:
Yes, you can take and there is no known serious interaciton,but it would be recommendable to take these medcines in lower dosage and if you can choose,better try with 10mg cialis since it will stay in organism for shorter time and it has less effect on blood pressure.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (22 minutes later)

I thought cialis staya for 48 hrs as opposed to viagra which stays only 4 hrs ? Pls clarify as you are stating something else

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (21 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Hi

Detailed Answer:
Yes, cialis had longer half-time, but it is taken in less dosage than viagra so this is advantage of it.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar